Automated Orthopaedic Recon Plate Bending Machine

Healthcare Robotics

A CNC-based machine that automates bending of orthopaedic plates for precise fit, making surgeries faster, easier for surgeons, and better for patient recovery.

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Institute:
IIT Delhi
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PI Name:
Prof. Sunil Jha
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7
Intellectual Property:
Patent No. 495561

Problem
Addressed

Existing practice in orthopaedic surgery uses hand tools for manual bending, holding and contouring of reconstruction plates at the time of performing operative procedure on the patient.

 

The recon plate bending consumes operative procedure time, and the bending using hand tools is not perfect to match fracture bone profile specially in complex fractures such as Acetabular fractures.

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About the
Technology

This fully automated technology reduces operative time by pre-bending plates on a CNC platform, eliminating the need for manual bending during surgery.
  • Pre-bent plates eliminate the surgeon’s time and effort required to bend plates manually during surgery.
  • Ensures higher accuracy of the plate profile.
  • Reduces the skill required for plate bending.

Application Areas & Use Cases

  • The growing orthopaedic implant market in India enhances surgical efficiency, allowing surgeons to treat more patients and meet rising healthcare demands.
  • Local innovations in implants can reduce costs, improve accessibility, and support economic growth in the medical device sector.
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Addressable Recon Plate Size: 80 - 150 mm
Type of plates: SS304 and Titanium
Number of axes: 4
Machine footprint: 600 mm x 600 mm
Dry electrode based headset and wireless model
Machine weight: 100 kg
Type: Table top
Control: CNC based