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The metaverse in orthopaedics: Virtual, augmented and mixed reality for advancing surgical training, arthroscopy, arthroplasty and rehabilitation

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The metaverse and extended reality (XR), which includes augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR), are transforming orthopaedic surgery by enhancing training, procedural accuracy and rehabilitation. However, a literature review of these new virtual tools is lacking.
Mahmut Enes Kayaalp, Efstathios Konstantinou, Bedri Karaismailoglu, Gian Andrea Lucidi, Mehmet Kaymakoglu, Romed Vieider, Joseph D. Giusto, Jumpei Inoue, Michael T. Hirschmann   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Total posterior leg open wound management with free anterolateral thigh flap: case and literature review. [PDF]

, 2013
Soft tissue coverage of the exposed Achilles tendon is a unique reconstructive challenge. In this report, we describe the management of a large posterior leg wound with exposed Achilles tendon using a free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap. A careful review
Chou, Stephanie, Osman, Soleiman, Rosing, James, Sahar, David E   +3 more
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Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in Diabetic Amputation Ulcers: Case Series Evaluating Wound Healing Quality

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Volume 57, Issue 6, Page 457-465, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Diabetic foot ulcers affect approximately 15% of individuals with diabetes, compromising their quality of life and placing an additional burden on the public health system. Objectives This study aims to evaluate the effects of the antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in tissue repair through the analysis of two case studies ...
Priscilla Farias Chagas, Thais Barbosa dos Santos, Gesiane dos Santos Trivino, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Cinthya Cosme Gutierrez Duran, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes, Rebeca Boltes Cecatto, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita‐Ferrari   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk Factors for Early Major Amputation in the First Diabetic Forefoot Amputation

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Category: Diabetes; Other Introduction/Purpose: Subsequent major amputations within 1 year after initial forefoot amputations are sometimes necessary when other options for saving the foot are unavailable.
JaeHyeon Seo MD, HoSeong Lee MD, PhD, YoungRak Choi MD, PhD, MyoungYeol Shin MD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a Decellularized Urinary Bladder Matrix and Heparin‐Based Cryogel for Promoting Angiogenesis

Macromolecular Bioscience, EarlyView.
A dECM‐based cryogel scaffold with sustained VEGF release is developed to promote angiogenesis in ischemic tissues. Fabricated from decellularized porcine urinary bladder matrix and heparin, the scaffold supports VEGF binding and prolonged release. The cryogel demonstrates enhanced angiogenic potential in vitro and in a murine hindlimb ischemia model ...
Dayeon Roo, Minkyu Lee, Sivashanmugam Amirthalingam, Kyung Min Ryu, Beom Seok Kim, Juan M. Melero‐Martin, Kyoung‐Ha So, Nathaniel S. Hwang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Multilevel Limb‐loss and Preservation Rehabilitation Continuum model (MLPRC): An evidence‐based implementation model integrating multiple perspectives to improve outcomes for people facing limb loss

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The patient journey from threatened to actual limb loss, subsequent rehabilitation, and limb preservation through the health system is complicated and prone to delays, attrition, and inequities. A shared multi(socioecological)‐level conceptualization of this journey among the multiple stakeholders is the first step for ...
Prateek Grover, Elvin Geng, Rachel G. Tabak   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

When the Going Gets Tough: A Review of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Ipsilateral Above- and Below-Knee Amputation

Medicina
Life expectancy and overall function of amputated patients have improved significantly over the last few decades; for this reason, amputees are more exposed to primary or secondary degenerative disease of the hip, requiring total hip arthroplasty (THA ...
Alberto Di Martino, Enrico Capozzi, Matteo Brunello, Claudio D′Agostino, Laura Ramponi, Alessandro Panciera, Federico Ruta, Cesare Faldini   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimizing health through education: The Adaptive Health Education on Activity and Diet (AHEAD) program

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Studies have shown that athletes with disabilities (AWDs) are often not provided with injury prevention and health promotion strategies via educational programs. Objective To assess the impact of a novel educational interventional workshop on the healthy lifestyle knowledge and implementation in a cohort of AWDs using a community ...
Olumide Sokunbi, Kevin Ozment, Kelsey LeFevour, Derek Daniels, Melissa Kolski, Jessica Curran, Rebecca Housh, Lexi Thornton, Christine M. Gagnon, Manasi Sheth, Prakash Jayabalan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Racial disparities in patients with amputation in an acute care setting in the immediate postoperative period

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Racial disparities are present in the U.S. medical system and lead to detrimental health outcomes and reduced quality of life for many patients. These can be seen in the increased number of amputations among patients from underrepresented minority groups, in addition to differences in access to appropriate rehabilitation care in ...
Antonio Mondríguez‐González, Rachel Xie, Rachel Esparza, Manasi Sheth, Mark Huang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Rehabilitation Engineering Course for Biomedical Engineers [PDF]

, 2002
This paper describes an upper division elective course in rehabilitation engineering that addresses prosthetics and orthotics, wheelchair design, seating and positioning, and automobile modifications for individuals with disabilities.
Silver-Thorn, M. Barbara
core   +1 more source