Injury Biomechanics Analysis
Legal
Project details
Examining the motions and forces applied by and to the human body during falls, projectile impacts, vehicular collisions, sports, recreation, and occupational injuries.
OrthoBioMech LLC
Developing Elegant Solutions for Surgical Repair of Skeletal Function
About the firm
OrthoBioMech LLC provides specialized medical device design, engineering consulting, and injury biomechanics analysis services. Led by an experienced professional engineer with over 38 years of experience in musculoskeletal mechanics, the practice assists clients in orthopaedic product development, forensic engineering reviews, and expert witness testimony. It serves medical device manufacturers, surgeon-inventors, and legal professionals nationwide and globally.
- Established
- 2003
- Firm type
- Forensic Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
Credentials
Professional Engineer
People
Mari S. TrumanFounder and Principal Engineer
Capabilities
Medical Device Design and Product Development
Comprehensive engineering services spanning the entire product development lifecycle for orthopaedic implants and surgical instruments.
- Orthopaedic Device Design
Designing and developing implants and instruments used for joint reconstruction and skeletal trauma repair, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA design controls.
- Full Lifecycle Product Development
Engineering medical devices from initial concept through hazard analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing coordination, quality assurance, and product release.
- Technical and Engineering Consulting
Providing specialized technical assistance to in-house teams, small companies, and surgeon-inventors, leveraging CAD/CAE tools for product refinement.
Forensic and Injury Biomechanics Services
Scientific analysis of human motion, tissue injury thresholds, and failed medical devices to assist legal teams in litigation.
- Forensic Consulting and Case Review
Conducting preliminary medical and engineering record reviews, analyzing images, and performing defect investigations on failed implants and instruments.
- Expert Witness Testimony
Providing professional deposition and trial testimony in state and federal courts for product liability and injury biomechanics cases.
Industries
Medical Devices · Legal
Projects
Forensic Medical Device Evaluation
Medical Devices
Project details
Reviewing explanted medical device designs, manufacturing methodologies, and patient implantation records to determine if manufacturing or design defects contributed to injuries.