Russian scientists have tested prosthetics of the future on animals

Samara State Medical University of the Russian Ministry of Health (SamSMU) has conducted the first successful tests of prototypes of osteointegrable structures designed for prosthetics of legs. They make it possible to bring the biomechanics of movement closer to the natural one, as well as avoid stress on soft tissues, the developers told Izvestia. In addition, the research is working towards providing more natural control of the exoprosthesis through neuromuscular signals.

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The development is being conducted by the Competence Center of the NTI "Bionic Engineering in Medicine" of SamSMU together with the developer and manufacturer of prosthetics, the Motorika company, the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Skoltech and partners. As part of the tests, operations were performed on laboratory animals, which were fitted with an innovative intraosseous implant. Its use significantly reduced the operation time, and also made it possible to completely eliminate any movement of the pin.

"Osteointegrable prostheses are a complex technological and medical solution that has great potential to improve the quality of life of patients. Our goal is to create products that can meet the needs of people who are faced with amputation," Andrey Davidyuk, General Director of Motorica, told Izvestia.

After completing scientific research, scientists intend to start implementing this innovative technology and manufacturing products.

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Clear pin: Russian scientists have tested bioprostheses of the future on animals