Discover absolute™: Confidence in Orthopaedic Research, Testing, and Validation

With a remarkable track record supported by over 750 peer-reviewed articles and a legacy of 30+ years in orthopaedic research, Sawbones^® is a pioneer of precision and innovation in biomechanical testing and validation models.

Our absolute™ bones are a testament to decades of expertise and a commitment to advancing orthopaedic knowledge. When you are evaluating a construct, testing a device, or validating a technique, confidence in your testing medium matters. That is exactly why Sawbones created the absolute™ line.

We named it absolute™ because it is absolute in quality, performance, and results. The goal is simple: to provide a biomechanical testing medium so consistent and dependable that you do not question the outcome. When your testing medium is proven, repeatable, and trusted worldwide, you can move forward with greater confidence in your data and your decisions.

Why Consistency Matters

Research, testing, and validation all depend on repeatability. Variability can cloud results, slow development, and make it harder to compare outcomes across studies. That is why absolute™ bones play such an important role in orthopaedic biomechanics.

absolute™ bones are recognized as a preferred biomechanical testing medium worldwide because they provide the consistency researchers and developers need. In applications ranging from implant evaluation to procedural testing and final validation, that consistency supports more meaningful comparisons and greater confidence in the results.

Built on Decades of Expertise

The strength of absolute™ bones is not only found in their anatomy, but also in their ability to deliver dependable mechanical performance again and again. Backed by decades of development and a strong foundation in orthopaedic research, they offer a reliable platform for biomechanical testing and validation.

This reliability is especially important in orthopaedic research, where engineers, researchers, and device developers need a medium they can trust throughout the product development process. From early concept evaluation to final validation, absolute™ bones help make testing more controlled, more efficient, and more credible.

Advancing Research With absolute™ Osteo

Orthopaedic research does not stop with standard bone quality. Many procedures and devices must also be evaluated in low-density bone conditions, which is why Sawbones developed absolute™ Osteo.

absolute™ Osteo is designed to perform like osteoporotic bone, giving you a dependable way to evaluate devices, fixation methods, and techniques in a more clinically relevant setting. It brings the same focus on repeatability and performance to a critical area of testing, helping you better understand the challenges associated with compromised bone quality.

With absolute™ Osteo, you can approach osteoporotic testing with greater confidence, knowing the model is designed to simulate those conditions while still supporting rigorous and reproducible evaluation.

Choosing the Right Model for the Testing Environment

While both absolute™ 4th Gen and absolute™ Osteo models are designed for repeatable biomechanical testing, they serve different needs. absolute™ 4th Gen is ideal for standard structural testing and benchmarking, while absolute™ Osteo is designed to simulate osteoporotic bone conditions when reduced bone quality is an important part of the evaluation. Together, they give researchers and engineers flexible options for testing across a broader range of clinical scenarios.

The comparison chart below highlights how normal bone, absolute™ 4th Gen, and absolute™ Osteo differ, helping researchers quickly match the right model to their testing goals.

A Legacy You Can Trust

Sawbones^® has built its reputation on precision, innovation, and trust. With more than three decades of leadership in orthopaedic research and support from over 750 peer-reviewed publications, that legacy continues through every absolute™ model.

Immerse yourself in the future of biomechanics with confidence backed by a legacy that speaks volumes. Discover absolute™.