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Ti6Al4V‐Bioglass‐Copper Composites for Load‐Bearing Implants
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.We have designed and manufactured a novel Ti64‐based composite by adding 45S5 bioglass (BG) and copper (Cu). Adding BG on titanium improves wear resistance and biocompatibility, whereas Cu addition improves mechanical strength while providing inherent lifelong bacterial resistance.
Lochan Upadhayay +3 more
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Osteoporotic Hip Fractures: 10-year Review in a Singaporean Hospital
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 Purpose. To review records of 2702 patients with osteoporotic hip fractures in a Singaporean hospital. Methods. Medical records of 1905 women and 797 men, aged 50 to 112 (median, 78) years, who were admitted to a Singaporean hospital with an osteoporotic
Wei Loong Barry Tan +3 more
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Fear of Falling and Cognitive Impairments in Elderly People with Hip Fractures
Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra, 2017 Background/Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the estimated prevalence of dementia and the relationship between cognitive impairment and fear of falling in patients with hip fractures.
Mari Kasai +11 more
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Sculpting the Future of Bone: The Evolution of Absorbable Materials in Orthopedics
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This review summarizes the current status of polymeric, ceramic, and metallic absorbable materials in orthopedic applications, and highlights several innovative strategies designed to enhance mechanical performance, control degradation, and promote bioactivity. We also discuss the progress and translational potential of absorbable materials in treating
Zhao Wang +13 more
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Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 2014 Objective. Limited information exists on the physical characteristics, bone mineral density (BMD), 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and other biochemical parameters in patients with hip fractures in Asia. We aimed to explore whether these parameters
Manju Chandran +6 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.The article overviews past and current efforts on caloric materials and systems, highlighting the contributions of Ames National Laboratory to the field. Solid‐state caloric heat pumping is an innovative method that can be implemented in a wide range of cooling and heating applications.
Agata Czernuszewicz +5 more
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The epidemiology and economic burden of hip fractures in Israel
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research, 2018 Background Hip fractures increase the risks of mortality and major morbidity in the elderly. Hip fractures are associated with chronic pain, reduced mobility, disability and increasing dependence.
Royi Barnea +3 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Recent research on laser‐processed cermets and cemented carbides highlights significant advancements, yet a notable paucity of studies and persistent challenges remain. Efforts are increasingly focused on developing low‐cost, environmentally friendly cermets as alternatives to conventional materials.
Himanshu Singh Maurya +2 more
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Complications of hip fractures: A review.
World Journal of Orthopaedics, 2014 Nowadays, fracture surgery represents a big part of the orthopedic surgeon workload, and usually has associated major clinical and social cost implications. These fractures have several complications.
P. Carpintero +5 more
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Fabrication, Properties, and Applications of Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regeneration
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This review explores cutting‐edge biomaterials and fabrication techniques for scaffolds in bone tissue regeneration. It conducts a critical comparison of various strategies, meticulously analyzes the key contradictions in the field, and outlines an integrated development path spanning from biomaterial selection to clinical application, while ...
Shangsi Chen, Min Wang
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