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Hip replacement surgery has been a life-changing procedure for individuals grappling with debilitating hip conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or hip fractures. Over the years, continuous strides in medical technology have ushered in substantial enhancements in hip prostheses, offering patients the prospect of regaining mobility, alleviating pain, and improving their overall ...
Nuritas has recently published the results of two clinical studies on their next-generation ingredient PeptiStong™. Identified within fava beans, with self-affirmed GRAS and Health Canada approval, Peptistrong™ contains cell-signalling peptides which, when compared against milk proteins, were found to improve the rate of muscle protein synthesis during recovery. In this New Protein ...
Start-up Alucent Biomedical is using a light-activated molecule, delivered via a balloon catheter, to create a natural vascular scaffold in diseased peripheral vessels, with the aim of providing a long-lasting treatment option that maintains patency while leaving nothing behind in the vessel. Alucent Biomedical Inc. is rethinking peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment with a novel natural ...
A new intervertebral disc nucleus replacement device having three major features has been designed, comprising: 1) a peripheral textile band, 2) a silicone membrane filled with silicone that cures in situ forming an elastomeric implant and 3) an internal chamber that allows for deformation of the cured component (Figure 1). Samples of this device were subjected to biomechanical flexibility ...
A new intervertebral disc nucleus replacement device having three major features has been designed, comprising: 1) a peripheral textile band, 2) a silicone membrane filled with silicone that cures in situ forming an elastomeric implant and 3) an internal chamber that allows for deformation of the cured component (Figure 1). Samples of this device were subjected to biomechanical flexibility ...
Nucleus replacement technologies are a minimally invasive alternative to spinal fusion and total disc replacement that have the potential to reduce pain and restore motion for patients with degenerative disc disease. Finite element modeling can be used to determine the biomechanics associated with nucleus replacement technologies. The current study focuses on a new nucleus replacement device ...
The Limits of Stability (LOS) is perhaps the most used protocol in the literature for balance assessment in a dynamic task. It quantifies the ability to intentionally displace the center of gravity to the patient’s stability limits without losing balance. This protocol provides information regarding voluntary motor control, which also helps screening fall risk in elderly people [1]. How ...
ABSTRACT Previous subgroup analyses from the ACTIVE trial in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis (NCT01343004) using three-dimensional (3D)-processing of dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans indicated greater increases in total hip cortical volumetric bone mineral density (Ct.vBMD) and estimated indices of hip strength following 18 months of abaloparatide (ABL) versus placebo or ...
We are celebrating a milestone of 2,000 cases, completed by Dr Kreuzer, with Intellijoint's navigation system.Intellijoint CEO, Armen Bakirtzian, sits down with Dr Kreuzer to discuss the benefits of navigation with the talented Orthopaedic surgeon. Armen Bakirtzian (AB): So, Dr. Kreuzer, 2,000 cases with Intellijoint. Firstly, a heartfelt congratulations and thank you from our entire team at ...
A look at the Balance Error Scoring System with force/pressure platform The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) is a well-known tool to evaluate the effects of a head injury on static postural stability, or standing still in different positions. This protocol is often used in athletes after sport-related concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) [1]. BESS was developed by researchers ...
A medical exoskeleton is intended to help the health-challenged people. It is a dedicated biomechanical device for rehabilitation in case of lost or restricted mobility of limbs. Its operating concept is based on repeating the human motion biomechanics under proportional mitigation of the efforts required to make such. The patient independently controls the device via a smartphone app. Subject ...
Abstract Introduction: Few data exist on the effects of bone-targeted exercise on geometric and biomechanical indices of bone strength in men. The Lifting Intervention For Training Muscle and Osteoporosis Rehabilitation for Men (LIFTMOR-M) trial was designed to compare the efficacy and safety of two novel, supervised, twice-weekly, high-intensity exercise programs in middle-aged and older ...
A novel intervertebral disc nucleus replacement device is comprised of an elas-c silicone membrane filled with liquid in situ curable silicone to form an elastomeric implant surrounding a central gas chamber that allows inward deforma-on of the cured component under load. Samples of this device were subjected to finite element analysis (FEA), digital pressure mapping and biomechanical flexibility ...
PARIS, France—A "3D" helical stent that mimics the natural vascular curvature helps improve clinical symptoms and walking distance at 12 months in patients with femoropopliteal disease, according to results presented Tuesday, May 21 at EuroPCR 2013. For the Mimics study, researchers led by Stephan H. Duda, MD, of Jewish Hospital Berlin (Berlin, Germany), randomized 76 patients with ...
Metal–on–metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty represents an alternative treatment option for young and active patients with osteoarthritis. The advantages of metal–on–metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty include lower wear rate, restoration of anatomic hip biomechanics, preservation of bone stock for subsequent revision procedures, and enhanced stability due to the larger diameter of articulation. ...
Foundries are considered to be among the most hazardous of manufacturing environments. Various foundry activities involve handling heavy objects such as moulds or castings. These activities may cause Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) due to improper work postures. In this paper, a biomechanics approach is proposed to evaluate the work posture and provide a safe working environment. This will help ...