Engineering You’re Hired

Demand for prosthetic joints such as hip and knee replacements is on the rise, however with this there comes the increased risk of developing infections. This will result in a lower quality of life for patients alongside mounting pressure on the NHS and the economy due to repeated hospital visits and expensive, continuous treatments.

In this report, we have proposed a new method in order to reduce the chance of infection post-implantation, and our solution is focused on being biocompatible, sustainable and cost-effective.