Medical Solutions
“Restoring the biomechanics to the joint requires a material that behaves like a natural tissue, and only our LCEs are capable of mimicking joints, and they can be tailored to match the mechanical properties of different joints in our body. ”
We’ve found applications that will significantly enhance joint replacement
A cushioning elastomer and dampening structure couple to create our breakthrough material technology called liquid crystal elastomer.
The human body has found amazing ways to cushion and dampen impacts in joints, but these solutions don’t last forever.
Impressio.tech is creating novel synthetic materials that rival our natural tissues to restore joint function.
Your life is unique, so is every joint in your body, our LCE-based implant is tailored to you
Silicone based load bearing orthopedic implants:
Have failed to deliver their promise on long term mobility.
They lead to silicone synovitis or inflammation of joints due to degradation.
Hydrogel-based MTP joints:
Have failed due to recession caused by lower rate of fluid exchange in the body.
Have mechanically failed under cyclic loading in orthopedic application.
LCE-based MTP joint provide a durable alternative to fusion while preserving the joint function as well as protecting against cascading events (e.g. sesamoid and bone spur).
“LCEs are the missing link that engineers have needed to unlock therapies which help more people stay active as their joints age.”
Your Life is Demanding, our LCEs mimic the disc during any activity
Polyethylene used in spine implants:
Are isotropic polymer.
Don’t match the property of natural joints or cannot be tuned for different joints/patient specific implants.
Don’t absorb energy and are not rate dependent like natural joints.
LCE-based spine implants overcome these challenges by restoring the natural biomechanics of the spine.
The human body is made of different types of liquid crystals
Liquid crystals are native to the body.
They are the backbone of complex structures in our tissues.
LCEs are chains of liquid crystals with programmed alignment to match the complex structures of joints.
A material that behaves like natural tissue
Restoring the biomechanics to the joint requires a material that behaves like a natural tissue.
Low Tan Delta means these materials cannot dissipate energy like natural disc which can lead to failure of implants or adjacent joint disease.