Implant Containing Articles & Analysis
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CASE PRESENTATION A 70-year-old female had a ground-level fall. Computed tomography imaging showed sacral insufficiency fractures in the left ala. No lumbar fracture was observed. Conservative treatment was initiated but the patient was referred 6 weeks post injury, unable to mobilize with a walker and needing a wheelchair. There was no anterior pelvic pain with palpation or weight bearing, but ...
Whether you are a first-time user or an expert in NovoSorb BTM (Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix) for dermal repair and reconstruction, we’re here to answer questions you may have regarding its use in a clinical setting. Below is a list of questions we get asked the most regarding the use of NovoSorb BTM. 1. Can NovoSorb BTM Be Applied with a Graft in a One-Stage Procedure? NovoSorb BTM ...
Objective: Patients with end stage renal failure who require haemodialysis suffer morbidity and mortality due to vascular access. Bioengineered human acellular vessels (HAVs) may provide a haemodialysis access option with fewer complications than other grafts. In a prospective phase II trial from 2012 to 2014 (NCT01744418), HAVs were implanted into 40 haemodialysis patients at three sites in ...
General interest in the availability, efficiency and reliability of medical devices has never been so high. As with most things these days, this can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Close to the core of medical device performance are PTFE tubing and FEP sheets, both of which offers a huge array of medical sector applications. These items are essential in reducing the effects of friction ...