2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MECH5500M Functional Joint Replacement Technology

15 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Peter Watson
Email: P.Watson1@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Physical or Engineering Sciences

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The replacement of natural joints enables the population to maintain mobility later in life. During the design and evaluation of a replacement joint, it is important to understand the clinical aspects of joint replacement and factors that influence the success of a design. Analysis of the biomechanics of the natural joint, implications of the method of fixation and wear of the materials used, is essential to the success of a design.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- describe the function, forces and motions imposed on the hip,knee and ankle joint during walking;
- demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of fixation in orthopaedic devices;
- describe the importance of lubrication in the longevity of artificial joint devices;
- describe the effects of material wear on the success of a joint replacement;
- demonstrate an understanding of the engineering technology within joint replacement designs;
- demonstrate an understanding of the clinical aspects of joint replacement prostheses, and the factors influencing their success and failure;
- appreciate the commercial factors involved in manufacturing and selling joint replacements;
- understand the basic biomechanics of the hip, knee and ankle and how functional impairment may influence forces and moments applied to the joints and thus the ability of the patient to complete normal activities.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes :

1. critically review a novel subject area and interpret this with an engineering background.
2. write a concise report with emphasis on writing the: Abstract, Introduction, Content, Discussion and Conclusion.
3. describe the function, forces and motions imposed on the Hip, Knee and Ankle joint during walking.
4. describe the importance of lubrication in the longevity of artificial joint devices.
5. describe the effects of material wear on the success of a joint replacement.
6. demonstrate an understanding of the engineering technology within joint replacement designs.
7. demonstrate an understanding of the clinical aspects of joint replacement prostheses, and the factors influencing their success and failure.
8. appreciate the commercial factors involved in manufacturing and selling joint replacements.
9. understand the basic biomechanics of the Hip, Knee and Ankle and how functional impairment may influence forces and moments applied to the joints and thus the ability of the patient to complete normal activities.

Upon successful completion of this module the following Engineering Council Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) learning outcome descriptors (fourth edition) are satisfied:
10. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering. (M1)
11. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. (M2)
12. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems. (M4)
13. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non[1]technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used. (M17)

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills

Communication, Problem solving & analytical skills, Information searching, Critical thinking

Syllabus

The course applies the standard engineering principles of mechanics, tribology and biomaterials to the understanding of the technology used in the development of total joint replacements.

Topics include:

1. Introduction to Joint Replacement Design and Technology
2. Biomechanics of the Hip,Knee and Ankle
3. Hip Prostheses Design
4. Knee Prostheses Design
5. Ankle Prostheses Design
6. Mechanics and Tribology of Hip, Knee and Ankle Prostheses
7. Wear of Hip, Knee and Ankle Prostheses
8. Other Prostheses: May include: Shoulder, Elbow,Wrist, Finger, Ankle, Toe
9. Cemented and Uncemented Fixation and Failure of Joint Replacements
10. Commercial aspects of the design processes
11. Aspects of Hip, Knee and Ankle prostheses design and surgery that affect patient function

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of;

1 x Presentation
2 x Report

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	3	1.00	3.00
Lecture	10	2.00	20.00
Seminar	1	8.00	8.00
Independent online learning hours			3.00
Private study hours			116.00
Total Contact hours			31.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- One individual presentation with feedback
- dissertations involving literature review and discussion related to the taught course material with feedback.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/09/2024

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