Radiopacity Enhancements in Polymeric Implant Biomaterials: A Comprehensive Literature Review

CK Emonde, ME Eggers, M Wichmann… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Polymers as biomaterials possess favorable properties, which include corrosion resistance,
light weight, biocompatibility, ease of processing, low cost, and an ability to be easily tailored …

The Bioactive Mg-Zn-Gd Wire Enhances Musculoskeletal Regeneration: An In Vitro Study

X He, Y Li, H Miao, J Sun, MTY Ong, H Zu, W Li - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Magnesium (Mg)-based implants were extensively developed and tested to improve the
shortages of traditional hard metal implants. Unlike the nail, screw, and plate, pure Mg wire …

Let's think beyond the pedicle: A biomechanical study of a new conceptual extra pedicular screw and hook construct

V Tandon - Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Transpedicular screws have proven the test of time, yet they are not devoid of
complications. Many newer techniques such as 2 D and 3D fluoroscopy, O arm Navigation …

Delayed myelopathy after remote C1–2 sublaminar wire fixation: illustrative case

A Miller, DA Paul, P Romiyo, JJ Stone - Journal of Neurosurgery: Case …, 2023 - thejns.org
BACKGROUND Atlantoaxial sublaminar wiring complications, both early and delayed, have
been documented. However, delayed neurological compromise 27 years after successful …

Analysis of friction and wear processes in an innovative spine stabilization system. Part 1. A study of static and kinetic friction of a metal rod-polymer cord friction joint

A Brończyk - Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics, 2022 - yadda.icm.edu.pl
Purpose: This analysis is the first part of research that aims to develop a model of the
tribological wear of PE-UHMW cord–biometal rod combination. This type of sliding joint is …