Outcomes of Fusions From the Cervical Spine to the Pelvis. [PDF]
, 2018 Study designRetrospective cohort study.ObjectiveDetermine the indications, complications, and clinical outcomes in patients requiring fusions from the cervical spine to the pelvis.
Albert, Todd J +14 more
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.A novel immuno‐piezoelectric transducer is innovatively developed. This device promotes neural stem cell (NSC) differentiation and maturation via ultrasound‐induced electrical stimulation and it amplifies the therapeutic efficacy of NSC in traumatic brain injury (TBI) by modulating the immune microenvironment. This piezoelectric transducer with “immune‐
Linlin Liang +12 more
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Efficacy of interspinous device versus surgical decompression in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis: a modified network analysis. [PDF]
, 2011 Study designSystematic review using a modified network analysis.ObjectivesTo compare the effectiveness and morbidity of interspinous-device placement versus surgical decompression for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis.SummaryTraditionally, the most
Chou, Dean +3 more
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Citrate‐Enhanced PCL Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.This study investigates citrate‐enhanced polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds designed for bone tissue engineering. Utilizing 3D printing technology, four scaffold patterns (triple hexagon, grid, gyroid, zigzag) are evaluated for mechanical properties, cellular proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and gene expression.
Muge Musmula +6 more
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Current Animal Models of Postoperative Spine Infection and Potential Future Advances. [PDF]
, 2015 Implant related infection following spine surgery is a devastating complication for patients and can potentially lead to significant neurological compromise, disability, morbidity, and even mortality.
Bernthal, NM +7 more
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Advances in Optical Techniques for Tumor Detection
Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.Cancer detection is vital for patient survival. Optical technologies overcome conventional cytology's limitations with high sensitivity and molecular specificity. This review highlights five techniques: Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence sensors, fiber optic sensors, photoacoustic imaging, and colorimetric detection for tumor diagnosis via direct ...
Yang Yu +6 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2019 Background Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is autologous in origin and contains a high concentration of platelets which is a source of various growth factors.
Jen-Chung Liao
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Implantable Nongenetic Optoelectronic Biointerfaces for Neuromodulation
Advanced Photonics Research, EarlyView.This review summarizes recent advances in semiconductor‐based optoelectronic biointerfaces for wireless, optically induced electrical neuromodulation. It highlights their diverse designs that enable precise, targeted neural modulation of cells, tissues, and organs.
Jinglin Ye +5 more
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Instrumented Lumbar Corpectomy and Spinal Reconstruction Comparing rhBMP-2/Compression-Resistant Matrix, rhBMP-2/Absorbable Collagen Sponge/Ceramic Granules Mixture, and Autograft in Two Different Devices: A Study in Sheep [PDF]
, 2016 Study Design. Fusion success with rhBMP-2 and autograft in titanium or PEEK corpectomy devices was evaluated in a sheep lumbar corpectomy model. The 6 treatment groups included titanium mesh or PEEK corpectomy devices filled with rhBMP-2 on a compression-
Mobasser, Jean-Piere +3 more
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Effect of Surgical Fusion on Volitional Weight-Shifting in Individuals With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [PDF]
, 2016 Study Design Prospective. Objectives The goals of this study were to (1) evaluate the differences in weightbearing symmetry between individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and typically developing controls; (2) observe the effect of ...
Graf, Adam +8 more
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