Figure 4 Schematic of the Fitbone\u00ae implant. Source: based on https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/User:Dimmando\/sandbox.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAnother group of products are elec- tromagnetically controlled nails. Implants of this type are most similar to the product under development by the Yu- ton Company. They are manufactured by two suppliers – NuVasive\u00ae (USA) producing the Precice\u00ae nail, which is available in Poland, and Phenix Medical\u00ae (France) producing the Phenix\u00ae implant. Both implants allow bi-directional length changes, providing linear feedthrough, which enables bone regeneration of better quality relative to implants that work oscillationally (Albizzia\u00ae and ISKD\u00ae). The Precice\u00ae system is a limb lengthening system with intramedullary nailing that has the ability to be remotely controlled by an electromagnetic system. However, due to the field’s range of action, overweight patients (BMI > 35) are excluded from the group of potential patients [16]. The system is used equally among patients with limb inequalities and those of short stature. The mobile intramedullary nail is equipped with an internal motor that is driven by a magnetic field. It is a minimally invasive and painless method. As a result of the treatment, it is possible to lengthen the bone by 5-6.5 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given the above, it should be concluded that there is a market demand for a dynamic method of bone lengthening that will allow this process to be carried out directly in the patient’s body, without the need for repeated surgical intervention. In addition, in order to identify patient needs, the Yuton Company conducted a series of interviews. Their results show that current patients primarily complain of intense pain complaints and significant discomfort during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project carried out by Yuton Company includes R&D work that will result in the research and implementation of a hybrid magneto-mechanically driven intramedullary nail (Fig. 5) allowing the use of an active method of human long bone lengthening. The final product will be dedicated both to pa- tients with limb inequalities caused by congenital defects, developmental defects, deformities or resulting from accidents, and to able-bodied people whose short stature significantly reduces their comfort and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The innovative dynamic intramedullary nail will be applicable to all patients – regardless of age and gender. The realization of the Project and the implementation of the results of R&D work on the market will contribute to the compensation of functional limitations resulting from different lengths of limbs, including mobility disabilities. The properties of the nail and the method of its active elongation in the patient’s body will allow to nullify the effect of bone demineralization, muscle atrophy and complications resulting from reduced joint mobility during the bone lengthening process. The indicated factors will allow faster therapy and easier recovery of patients.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Figure 5 Concept of hybrid intramedullary nail with magneto-mechanical drive. Source: in-house development.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe main competitive advantage of the bone implant planned for implementation in the course of R&D work will be a hybrid magneto-mechanical mechanism enabling precise bone elongation. Such a solution will be possible through the use of a mechanism enabling bone elongation and the use of ferrite-free alloys and materials allowing the use of ma- gnetism phenomena for power transmission. The implant planned for development, thanks to the use of electromagnetic solutions, will enable bone elongation up to a length of 80 mm, with an accuracy of read elongation error < 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The distinguishing feature of the Company’s Yuton product will be an integrated and simplified design that reduces the risk of damage or dysfunction. According to the assumptions, the mechanical and drive parts will be simplified relative to existing solutions, ensuring higher reliability of the target product. The structural strength of the implant, in contrast to current solutions, will allow for higher loading. The mechanical part will be developed to carry a physiological load of up to 80% of the patient’s body weight on both legs while maintaining a design life in fatigue cycles of min. 500,000 load cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research conducted as part of: R&D project “Intramedullary nail for active lengthening of long bones” Priority I: Support for R&D Works by Enterprises, Measure 1.3: R&D works financed with capital funds, Sub-measure 1.3.1: Support for R&D projects in the preseed phase by proof-of-concept funds – BRIdge Alpha. Support Agreement No. 1\/2020\/IGS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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