A study titled "Anatomical Femur Bone Cutting Apparatus and Cutting Method," conducted by Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Hakkı Korkmaz from Erzurum Technical University's (ETU) Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been granted a patent by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. The study, completed as part of his PhD thesis under the supervision of Professor Dr. Irfan Kaymaz, involved contributions from Professor Dr. Omer Selim Yıldırım from Ataturk University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, and Associate Professor Dr. Halim Kovacı from Ataturk University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

In a joint statement, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Hakkı Korkmaz and Professor Dr. Irfan Kaymaz said: "Aseptic loosening, a major damage mechanism in traditional total knee replacement treatments, is associated with implant-bone compatibility. Personalized implants, which take into account anatomical bone models, enhance this compatibility. To implant a device produced according to bone morphology, a personalized cutting guide needs to be created. In this PhD study, we developed the "Anatomical Femur Bone Cutting Apparatus and Cutting Method" for the installation of a personalized knee prosthesis. This guide has been patented by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. With this patented guide, the lifespan of femoral knee prostheses is expected to be longer compared to traditional prostheses."

Corporate Communication Directorate, 19.09.2024