Non-Invasive Measurement of Stress Levels in Knee Implants

摘要

The main objective of this project is to help the knee patients by developing a hardware including multiple sensors to monitor the pressure/stress which is applied to the implant. The sensing elements which are hermetically sealed on kneecaps are used to track the flexibility, direction, and temperature. These sensors will monitor the knee values and send to the patient/care taker using GSM and enables the buzzer to indicate the patient with a warning sign. These buzzer and GSM will be enabled whenever the sensor output exceeds the specific levels suggested by the doctor. The LCD is controlled by the controller to display the values of the sensors which are mounted on the implantation. This message and warning sign will help the patient to understand the problem levels so that the patient will reduce the stress on the knee. This equipment will helps to improve/treat the knee implant patients by monitoring continuously.