Smart Implants (IMAGE) Saarland University Caption Professor Bergita Ganse (left) at work in her laboratory. The qualified trauma surgeon coordinates the 'Smart Implants' project at Saarland University. For patients with a broken shin bone, a new generation of smart orthopaedic implants is being developed that can not only monitor healing progression at the bone fracture site, but can use controlled micromotions to actively stimulate the repair process. At Saarland University, this innovative medical technology is being developed by an interdisciplinary team of medical specialists, engineers and computer scientists. Credit Credit: Oliver Dietze Usage Restrictions The Press photograph can be used free of charge with this press release or in connection with reports about Saarland University provided that a photo credit with the photographer’s name is included. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.