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Numerical research of biomechanical system with SMA prosthesis

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018
In this paper the modelling of special biomechanical mechanism and application of shape memory materials are presented. The model of the human middle ear is made as multibody system.
Mitura Andrzej, Rusinek Rafal
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Effect of a boomerang-shaped Conchal cartilage graft for Type three Tympanoplasty on Hearing

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2021
Introduction Chronic suppurative otitis media atticoantral disease (CSOM-AAD) is often associated with ossicular erosion resulting in significant hearing loss.
Snigdha Elaprolu, Arun Alexander, Sivaraman Ganesan, Coimbatore Balakrishnan Manu   +3 more
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A Novel 3D Printed Multi‐Material Simulator for Endoscopic Stapes Surgery: The “3D Stapes Trainer”

The Laryngoscope, Volume 135, Issue 9, Page 3356-3363, September 2025.
The 3D Stapes Trainer represents a promising platform for training in endoscopic stapes surgery. This simulator consists of a multi‐use temporal bone holder and a single‐use middle ear box, printed with material Jetting 3D printing technology. Eight participants in a university ear surgery course used the simulator to perform endoscopic stapes surgery.
Giulia Molinari, Nicolas Emiliani, Laura Cercenelli, Barbara Bortolani, Rossana D'Azzeo, Arianna Burato, Livio Presutti, Gabriele Molteni, Emanuela Marcelli   +8 more
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Comparison of Hydroxyapatite Prosthesis and Incus Interposition in Incus Defects

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2017
Objective: Chronic otitis media most commonly causes an ossicular chain defect in incus. Different materials can be used for repair of this defect. In this study, the hydroxyapatite prosthesis, used for repair of the incus defect, was compared with the ...
Suphi Bulğurcu, Bünyamin Dikilitaş, İbrahim Çukurova   +2 more
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Micro‐ and nanomotors in biomedical applications

Responsive Materials, Volume 3, Issue 3, August 2025.
Micro‐ and nanomotors (MNMs), as autonomous devices converting chemical or external energy into mechanical propulsion, have emerged as transformative drug delivery platforms in biomedicine. This review systematically outlines the design principles governing MNMs' propulsion and operation, highlights the applications of MNMs in disease treatment, and ...
Xiangyu Meng, Yuqi Tang, Quan Li
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Audiological Results of Total Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis with Cartilage Shoe Technique

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2018
Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate functional results of total ossicular replacement prosthesis (TORP) shaft stabilization with a cartilage shoe in chronic otitis media patients with cholesteatoma who had undergone canal wall down ...
Hacı Kaplankıran, Mehmet Emrah Ceylan, Gökçe Aksoy Yıldırım, Gözde Ceylan, Abdullah Dalğıç, Levent Olgun   +5 more
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Advances in the management of hearing problems [PDF]

, 1996
The recent advances in the management of hearing problems are in three areas; firstly, early detection and diagnosis of hearing loss in children so that rehabilitation can be started whenever appropriate.
Au, DKK, Ho, WK, Hui, Y, Wei, WI, Yuen, PW   +4 more
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Forensic skeletal and molecular anthropology face to face: Combining expertise for identification of human remains

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Volume 1550, Issue 1, Page 77-107, August 2025.
Forensic anthropology has grown into a vital discipline for the identification of human remains when conventional methods fail. Molecular anthropologists, skilled in analyzing degraded DNA, can significantly aid in identification and profiling. This review emphasizes the importance of collaboration between these fields, showcasing how their combined ...
Elena Pilli, Andrea Palamenghi, Cristina Cattaneo   +2 more
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Recurrent Conductive Hearing Loss and Malleus Fixation After Stapes Surgery

Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Hearing and Balance Medicine
Background/Objectives: Conductive hearing loss (CHL) recurrence or persistence after stapes surgery is often due to prosthesis displacement or malfunction, with malleus fixation being a less common cause.
Pierfrancesco Bettini, Edoardo Maria Valerio, Alessandro Borrelli, Alberto Caranti, Michela Borin, Nicola Malagutti, Francesco Stomeo, Stefano Pelucchi, Luca Cerritelli   +8 more
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Anatomical and functional results of ossiculoplasty using titanium prosthesis [PDF]

, 2018
Titanium ossicular chain replacement prosthesis is often used for rehabilitation of the columellar effect in otologic surgeries. This retrospective study aims to analyse the anatomical and functional results of surgeries in which a titanium prosthesis ...
Bernardeschi D., de Seta D., Lahlou G., Mosnier I., Russo F. Y., Sonji G., Sterkers O.   +6 more
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