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Real-time Feedback for Post-Operative Rehabilitation of Rotator Cuff Repairs using Wireless Force-Sensing Suture Anchors

Award Number: R43AR078728
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS & MUSCULOSKELETAL & SKIN DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/07/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2023

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Real-time Feedback for Post-Operative Rehabilitation of Rotator Cuff Repairs using Wireless Force-Sensing Suture Anchors - Abstract The emerging interdisciplinary research field of Regenerative Rehabilitation is based on recent evidence that post-operative rehabilitation is as important as surgical technique to achieve optimal functional restoration following orthopedic injuries. Despite this recognition, current rehabilitation protocols remain primarily based on qualitative prior experience or preferences and lack patient-specific, real-time quantitative feedback. The goal of this project is to develop a sensing system that can monitor the local mechanical environment at orthopedic repair sites, specifically rotator cuff surgeries, thus providing quantitative feedback for surgeons and physical therapists (PTs) to improve patient outcomes and reduce cost by optimizing rehabilitation time and reducing rates of failure and revision surgeries. The sensor would have other applications in large tendon reconstruction and rehabilitation such as Achilles tendon repair as well. The sensing system is based on battery-free sensors embedded in suture anchors used for rotator cuff repairs. The suture anchor is wirelessly monitored with a wearable device, allowing real-time, continuous biofeedback for surgeons and PTs to make informed decisions and accurately apply evidence-based care. To our knowledge, there is no comparable technology that can perform similar tasks efficiently, and successful implementation of our system could lead to significant cost savings in the orthopedic industry. We have performed preliminary experiments showing the technical feasibility, and conducted over 100 customer interviews confirming the need and market opportunity of this technology. We have also set up a funding strategy and collaborators for continuing study the effectiveness and commercialization of this technology. The goal of this Phase I project is to develop and evaluate the sensor system, as well as conduct an ex vivo experiment to demonstrate the functionality and practicality of the device- integrated sensor.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = -$147 )
2024	2021	PENDERIA TECHNOLOGIES INC	6231 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON	EUGENE	OR	97403	LANE	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	1	2/9/2024	NEW	-$147
														Subtotal = -$147

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2023	2021	PENDERIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	6231 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON	EUGENE	OR	97403	LANE	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	1	11/3/2022	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $250,745 )
2021	2021	PENDERIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	6231 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON	EUGENE	OR	97403	LANE	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	1	6/7/2021	NEW	$250,745
														Subtotal = $250,745

Grand Total All Awards = $250,599

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Real-time Feedback for Post-Operative Rehabilitation of Rotator Cuff Repairs using Wireless Force-Sensing Suture Anchors

Award Number: R43AR078728

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS & MUSCULOSKELETAL & SKIN DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/07/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2023

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