Objectives : We analyzed the infection burden associated with the implantation of cardiac
implantable electrophysiological devices (CIEDs) in the United States for the years 1993 to …

Objectives : This study sought to define contemporary trends in permanent pacemaker use
by analyzing a large national database. Background : The Medicare National Coverage …

Background: Prior studies of cardiac rhythm management devices (pacemakers [PM] and
implantable cardioverter defibrillators [ICD]) utilization in the United States have been limited to …

This review article evaluates various techniques that have been used to determine in vivo
loads in the human knee. Two main techniques that have been used are telemetry, which is an …

The city of Cuzco, Peru, is a major attraction, both in its own right and as a gateway to Machu
Picchu. This study explores the relationship between the development of ethnic tourism …

Numerous supporting structures assist in the retention of the femoral head within the acetabulum
of the normal hip joint including the capsule, labrum, and ligament of the femoral head (…

Recent advances in computer hardware and signal processing have made possible the use
of EEG signals or “brain waves” for communication between humans and computers. Locked…

Background: Twenty subjects were analyzed in vivo with use of video fluoroscopy to determine
if the femoral head separates from the acetabular component during normal gait and to …

The concept of semi-rigid fixation (SRF) has driven the development of spinal implants that
utilize nonmetallic materials and novel rod geometries in an effort to promote fusion via a …

Object The purpose of this study was to quantify the perioperative outcomes, complications,
and costs associated with posterolateral spinal fusion (PSF) among Medicare enrollees with …