Strategies for bone tissue regeneration have been continuously evolving for the last 25
years since the introduction of the “tissue engineering” concept. The convergence of the life …

At present, strong requirements in orthopaedics are still to be met, both in bone and joint
substitution and in the repair and regeneration of bone defects. In this framework …

The radiographs of 64 patients with 70 humeral head replacements were reviewed for signs
of stress shielding. Of these, 49 were implanted for rheumatoid arthritis and 21 for …

Porous titanium alloys are considered promising bone-mimicking biomaterials. Additive
manufacturing techniques such as selective laser melting allow for manufacturing of porous …

The establishment of a polyethylene wear rate threshold for the development of osteolysis at
the hip would allow surgeons to identify patients at risk for osteolysis and to implement …

Background Osteolysis due to wear of UHMWPE limits the longevity of joint arthroplasty.
Oxidative degradation of UHMWPE gamma-sterilized in air increases its wear while …

Orthopaedic and trauma device-related infection (ODRI) remains one of the major
complications in modern trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Despite best practice in medical …

Antibiotic prophylaxis is a routine procedure in orthopedic surgery. Various local antibiotic
delivery techniques are used to reduce bone-and soft tissue-related infection. The objective …

The majority of patients with prosthetic joint replacement (arthroplasty) experience dramatic
relief of pain and restoration of satisfactory joint function. In the United States, more than. 5 …

The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria is the biggest threat to human health globally, as
described by the World Health Organization. Mechanobactericidal surfaces provide a …