#BespokeTesting #MedTech

The aim of this project was to provide an experimental analysis of how different hydrogel formulations affected the biomechanics of a bovine functional spinal unit when implanted as a nucleus replacement device.

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We designed and conducted bespoke testing protocols to investigate the biomechanics of intact, de-nucleated, and implanted bovine specimens.  These comprised of uniaxial compression tests and the development of an integrated measuring device to create pressure profiles across the disc space.

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Our customised data-analysis scripts allowed for the processing of high volumes of data and visualisation of the results for the clients to easily compare hydrogel formulations.