RIHOF’s integrated bioskills and mechanical testing lab setup is highly unique in the field of orthopedic research and device testing. Most other research and testing facilities fall into one of two categories: a bioskills facility without adequate testing capabilities or a mechanical testing facility that is not equipped to utilize cadaveric tissue. At RIHOF, our surgical necropsy tables and mechanical load frames are located in connected, adjacent rooms. With this setup, RIHOF provides the perfect environment for conducting state-of-the-art biomechanical research.

RIHOF’s ability to develop innovative and customized test protocols makes it the ideal facility for those on the cutting-edge. If a manufacturer is developing a novel device, or a researcher is investigating an experimental treatment option, there may not be a specific ASTM/ISO standard or validated protocol which can be implemented. In these situations, RIHOF draws on its years of testing experience to develop testing protocols that are technically sound, clinically relevant, and perfectly tailored to the unique needs of the project.