376-1308-00L Development Strategies for Medical Implants
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | J. Mayer-Spetzler, M. Rubert |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 25 until 30. Assignments will be considered chronological. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376-1308-00 V | Development Strategies for Medical Implants Permission from lecturers required for all students.
| 2 hrs |
| J. Mayer-Spetzler, M. Rubert | |||
| 376-1308-00 U | Development Strategies for Medical Implants Permission from lecturers required for all students.
| 1 hrs |
| J. Mayer-Spetzler, M. Rubert |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to development strategies for implantable devices considering the interdependecies of biocompatibility, clinical and economical requirements ; discussion of the state of the art and actual trends in in orthopedics, sports medicine, traumatology and cardio-vascular surgery as well as regenerative medicine (tissue engineering). |
| Learning objective | Basic considerations in implant development Concept of structural and surface biocompatiblity and its relevance for the design of implant and surgical technique Understanding of conflicting factors, e.g. clinical need, economics and regulatory requirements Concepts of tissue engineering, its strengths and weaknesses as current and future clinical solution |
| Content | 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, traumatology, spinal and cardio-vascular surgery; introduction to tissue engineering. Selected topics will be further illustrated by commented movies from surgeries. Seminar: Group seminars on selected controversial topics in implant development. Participation is mandatory Planned excursions (limited availability, not mandatory, to be confirmed): 1. Participation (as visitor) on a life surgery (travel at own expense) |
| Lecture notes | Scribt (electronically available): - presented slides - selected scientific papers for further reading |
| Literature | Textbooks on selected topics will be introduced during the lectures |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Achieved Bachelor degree is mandatory The number of participants in the course is limited to 25-30 students in total. Students will be exposed to surgical movies which may cause emotional reactions. The viewing of the surgical movies is voluntary and is on the student's own responsability. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | J. Mayer-Spetzler, M. Rubert |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The exam will be in english |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General | Permission from lecturers required for all students |
| Places | 30 at the most |
| Waiting list | until 09.02.2018 |
