Ponnusamy Pandithevan
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram
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About
Ponnusamy Pandithevan is a leading researcher in orthopedic biomechanics, specializing in the mechanics of bone drilling and surgical fixation. His work addresses a critical challenge in orthopaedic surgery: minimizing mechanical damage to bone during drilling, which can lead to implant loosening and poor patient outcomes. Pandithevan’s major contributions include the development and validation of advanced computational models that predict thrust forces and torque during bone drilling. Notably, his 2021 study combined the Johnson-Cook and Cowper-Symonds material models to simulate bone drilling, achieving strong validation against in-vitro experiments (14 citations). He further advanced the field by creating mechanistic models that accurately forecast drilling forces using robot-assisted surgical parameters, validated in another 2021 study (9 citations). These models provide surgeons with predictive tools to optimize drilling parameters, reducing thermal and mechanical trauma. Pandithevan’s work bridges simulation and clinical practice, offering a pathway to safer, more precise orthopaedic procedures. His research has significant implications for improving fracture fixation outcomes and advancing computer-assisted surgery.
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