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Subtrochanteric Insufficiency Fracture Occurring 5 Years after Surgery at the Steinmann Pin Insertion Site for Fracture Reduction

Medicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: Steinmann pins are commonly used in orthopedics, with a low rate of complications. However, thermal osteonecrosis may occur when a pin is inserted using a drill.
Chang-Hwa Hong, Jong-Seok Park, Byung-Woong Jang, Heejun Jang, Chang-Hyun Kim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of transverse wires and half pins in Taylor Spatial Frame: A biomechanical study

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2010
Background The aim of this study was to compare the stiffness characteristics of Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF) fixed with transverse wires and half pins. Design & Methods Experiments were carried out at the biomechanics laboratory at Cardiff University. All
Tanaka Hiro, Evans Sam, Byrne Carlton, Khurana Ashish, Haraharan Kartik   +4 more
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Nisin-enriched coatings on titanium implants prevent Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation: the Galleria mellonella model as a testing platform

European Cells & Materials
Background: Bone and joint infections pose significant clinical challenges, often leading to severe complications and substantial healthcare costs. Traditional antibiotic therapies are becoming increasingly ineffective due to rising antibiotic resistance
M Rupp, GK Mannala, N Walter, D Mendelsohn, C Roupie, G Ladam, B Labat, RMY Wong, WH Cheung, C Brochhausen, V Alt, M Riool, P Thebault   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Delayed Open Reduction and K-Wire Fixation of Widely Displaced Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in Children using Medial Approach [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016
Introduction: Supracondylar fractures of humerus in children are usually treated with percutaneous pinning on emergency basis. When the operating time is delayed, percutaneous pinning is difficult due to massive swelling.
Sanjib Waikhom, Sagnik Mukherjee, Irom Ibomcha, Akoijam Digendra, Handboy R Sohkhlet   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Revision of Total Hip Arthroplasty Using an Anterior Cortical Window, Extensive Strut Allografts, and an Impaction Graft: Follow-up Study

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004
Purpose. To report the outcome of revised total hip arthroplasty procedures involving an anterior cortical window, extensive strut allografts, and an Exeter impaction graft. Method.
M Arif, S Sivananthan, DSK Choon
doaj   +1 more source

Hydrogel‐Based 3D‐Printed Anthropomorphic Breast Phantom for Emulating Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Mammary Tissue. Applications in Microwave Imaging

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A 3D‐printable breast phantom is developed using patient‐derived MRI data and hydrogels that replicate the dielectric properties of healthy and cancerous tissues. Mechanical and dielectric characterization confirm its suitability for microwave imaging.
Carlos M. Andreu, Daniel Álvarez Sánchez‐Bayuela, Gianluigi Tiberi, Eliana Canicattì, Agostino Monorchio, Ester Vázquez   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing Human Skin Equivalents: The Crucial Role of Neurovascular Integration

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses the importance of integrating vascular and peripheral nerve systems into human skin equivalents (HSEs) to better recapitulate native skin physiology. Recent advances in vascularized, innervated, and neurovascularized HSEs are highlighted, together with emerging bioengineering strategies, current challenges, and future ...
Hao Wu, Lorenzo Moroni, Nicolas Lebonvallet, Vincent Flacher, Paul Wieringa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

In vivo and in vitro study of resorbable magnesium wires for medical implants: Mg purity, surface quality, Zn alloying and polymer coating

Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
Magnesium is an excellent material in terms of biocompatibility and its corrosion products can serve as an active source for new bone formation. However, localized corrosion and H2 generation limit the potential of Mg-based implants.
K. Tesař, J. Luňáčková, M. Jex, M. Žaloudková, R. Vrbová, M. Bartoš, P. Klein, L. Vištejnová, J. Dušková, E. Filová, Z. Sucharda, M. Steinerová, S. Habr, K. Balík, A. Singh   +14 more
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Does closer placement of cerclage wire enhance functional outcomes in tension band wiring of patellar fractures? [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
Introduction/Objective. Patellar fractures are commonly treated with tension band wiring (TBW). The distance between the cerclage wire and the superior pole of the patella is crucial for surgical outcomes. This study evaluates the impact of this distance
Gökçeoğlu Yaşar Samet, Karalar Şahin, Yaptı Metin, Levent Ali   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optical Detection of Cellular Signals at Material Interfaces

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Emerging functional materials are transforming optical detection of cellular signals. This review highlights optical techniques that exploit the unique optical properties of diverse materials to detect and quantify cellular electrical, chemical, and mechanical signals, and discusses key opportunities and challenges.
Xuchen Ren, Jitong Ren, Zixin Zhang, Koney Eungkon Kim, Francis L. Hong, Yuecheng Peter Zhou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source