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Bionics and medical implants
Grundlagen der Biokompatibilität medizinischer Implantate
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:46
Abstract
Introduction to the basics of biocompatibility; discussion of the state of the art and actual trends in implant development in orthopedics, sports medicine and traumatology; introduction to tissue engineering. Additionally, the opportunity to see a live surgery and to participate in a trauma implant seminar at the AO Research Center in Davos is offered (limited availability).
Objective
Introduction to biomaterials and to the methodolgy of implant development
Content
Introduction to bionics; bionic design principles based on the mechanics of trees; biocompatibility as bionic guide line for the development of medical implants; implant and implantation related tissue reactions, biocompatible materials and material processing technologies; implant testing and regulatory procedures; discussion of the state of the art and actual trends in implant development in orthopedics, sports medicine and traumatology; introduction to tissue engineering. Selected topics will be further illustrated by commented movies from surgeries. Seminar: Group seminars on selected topics in implant development. Results will be presented in the group. Participation is mandatory for credits. Excursions (limited availability, not mandatory): 1. Participation (as visitor) on a life surgery (Travel at own expense) 2. Participation on a seminar on most recent techniques in osteosynthesis, organized and offered by the AO Research Center Davos (Travel and accommodation at own expense)
Resources
Lecture Notes
Scribt (electronically available):- presented slides- selected scientific papers for further reading
Literature
Vorlesungsbegleitend wird folgendes Buch empfohlen (nicht Pflicht!): Biokompatible Werkstoffe und Bauweisen, Springer Verlag, 3. Auflage von E. Wintermantel und S.-W. Ha
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Grundlagen der Biokompatibilität medizinischer Implantate |
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise | Grundlagen der Biokompatibilität medizinischer Implantate |
|
1 h weekly |