Development of multifunctional testing device for the knee prosthesis
Conference paper > Summary Text · 2025
Authors: Yücel Temel, Mahmut PEKEDİS
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Congress, Türkiye, Sivas, International, Verbal, Summary Text, 2025-2025, pp 278-278
Summary
<p>Devices manufactured according to standard test methods for evaluating the performance of knee prostheses are predominantly foreign-made. This results in a dependency of Turkish manufacturers on international suppliers during R&D and product validation processes, leading to increased costs and prolonged development timelines. Moreover, the limited capabilities of current testing equipment hinder the establishment of performance criteria tailored to different usage scenarios, thereby restricting opportunities for advanced analysis.</p><p>The primary objective of this study is to design and develop a domestically produced, multifunctional test device for assessing the performance of knee prostheses. The proposed system aims not only to conduct basic durability and motion simulations but also to evaluate long-term durability and behavior under load, and to enable customized test scenarios based on diverse user profiles. By facilitating such comprehensive assessments, the device will reduce the reliance of local manufacturers on foreign testing systems and make the testing process more accessible both economically and technically. The development of this device is expected to offer significant advantages to the domestic medical device industry. It will not only lower the expenses and time associated with testing processes but also contribute to the enhancement of knee prosthesis quality. We expect that the developed device will not only provide cost and time advantages for domestic manufacturers but also significantly enhance user satisfaction and safety by improving the quality of knee prostheses.</p><p>Keywords: Biomechanics, knee prosthesis, multifunctional test device, biomechanical testing, domestic manufacturing</p>