Medical Engineering
In particular, new developments in materials and prototype concepts in the field of medical engineering will be presented at Techtextil 2015, where around 400 exhibitors will show innovations in this sector.
It is reported that as many as 10 of the 16 German textile research institutes are operating in this field of research, with highlights including textile bone components and new therapeutic gloves for stroke patients.
For example, researchers at the Dresden University of Technology have developed biologically degradable and deformation-resistant flock scaffolds based on chitosan, which is a polysaccharide extracted from the treated shells of crustaceans, such as shrimps and crabs. These three-dimensional carrier structures enable the absorption of a body’s own stem cells to support the regeneration of defective cartilage tissue.
Meanwhile, Tipstim is a novel textile-based product for the treatment of stroke patients. The patient puts the sensor glove on, connects it to the pulse transmitter and starts the therapy on their own, without the need of medical attendance. Processes are directly activated in the relevant brain regions controlling the hands by a sensitive stimulation of the fingertips.
This innovative therapy, which saves lengthy training processes, is said to open up new, efficient and cost-saving ways to offer patients a convenient neuro-rehabilitative therapy for the improvement of senso-motor deficiency.
Medical EngineeringIn particular, new developments in materials and prototype concepts in the field of medical engineering will be presented at Techtextil 2015, where around 400 exhibitors will show innovations in this sector.It is reported that as many as 10 of the 16 German textile research institutes are operating in this field of research, with highlights including textile bone components and new therapeutic gloves for stroke patients.For example, researchers at the Dresden University of Technology have developed biologically degradable and deformation-resistant flock scaffolds based on chitosan, which is a polysaccharide extracted from the treated shells of crustaceans, such as shrimps and crabs. These three-dimensional carrier structures enable the absorption of a body’s own stem cells to support the regeneration of defective cartilage tissue.Meanwhile, Tipstim is a novel textile-based product for the treatment of stroke patients. The patient puts the sensor glove on, connects it to the pulse transmitter and starts the therapy on their own, without the need of medical attendance. Processes are directly activated in the relevant brain regions controlling the hands by a sensitive stimulation of the fingertips.This innovative therapy, which saves lengthy training processes, is said to open up new, efficient and cost-saving ways to offer patients a convenient neuro-rehabilitative therapy for the improvement of senso-motor deficiency.
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