Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A test procedure for artificial finger joints.

T J Joyce1, A Unsworth

  • 1Centre for Biomedical Engineering, University of Durham, UK.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine
|May 23, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The challenges of <i>Candidozyma auris</i>: updates on the laboratory investigation, infection prevention and management.

Future microbiology·2026
Same author

Persistent post-covid symptoms in healthcare workers.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2021
Same author

Material loss at the femoral head taper: a comparison study of the Exeter metal-on-polyethylene and contemporary metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty.

The bone & joint journal·2018
Same author

Aseptic lymphocyte-dominated vasculitis-associated lesions are related to changes in metal ion handling in the joint capsules of metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties.

Bone & joint research·2018
Same author

A comparison study of stem taper material loss at similar and mixed metal head-neck taper junctions.

The bone & joint journal·2017
Same author

Explant analysis of the Biomet Magnum/ReCap metal-on-metal hip joint.

Bone & joint research·2017
Same journal

Assessment of adaptive trabecular bone remodeling around a knee prosthesis stem using the Weinans model.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine·2026
Same journal

Biomechanical evaluation of a fully cortical-threaded screw for modified cortical bone trajectory fixation: Combined experimental and finite element study.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine·2026
Same journal

The influence of passive prosthetic knee joints on uneven compliant surface walking among transfemoral amputees under dual-task versus single-task conditions.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine·2026
Same journal

Bone remodelling around internal fracture fixations used for treating femoral neck fractures: A finite element analysis.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine·2026
Same journal

Design of a kinematic-compatible passive spinal exoskeleton with parallelepiped units.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine·2026
Same journal

The tipping point: Friction and thigh length influence imminent falls from a tilting ski lift chair.

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine·2026
See all related articles

This study identifies the absence of a universal testing standard for artificial finger joints. It proposes parameters for future finger prosthesis testing, crucial for regulatory compliance in biomedical engineering.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Artificial finger joints lack standardized pre-implantation testing protocols.
  • Increasing regulatory demands necessitate rigorous prosthesis evaluation.
  • Existing standards for other artificial joints offer a basis for comparison.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the deficiency in agreed-upon testing standards for artificial finger joints.
  • To review relevant anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, prosthesis designs, and testing machines.
  • To propose parameters for standardized testing of finger prostheses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of finger joint anatomy, pathology, and biomechanics.
  • Analysis of current artificial finger joint prosthesis designs and testing methodologies.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of established testing standards for other artificial joints (e.g., hip, knee).

    • Main Results:

    • A significant lack of standardized testing procedures for artificial finger joints was confirmed.
    • Various designs and testing machines for finger prostheses exist but lack uniformity.
    • Review of other joint standards provides a framework for developing new protocols.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized testing is essential for artificial finger joint prostheses due to regulatory pressures.
    • Development of agreed-upon testing parameters is crucial for ensuring prosthesis safety and efficacy.
    • Further research is needed to establish comprehensive testing standards for the biomedical engineering industry.