Abstract Micro (nano) plastics (MNPs) are an emerging type of contaminants that are widely
present in the environments that people live in. MNPs can enter the human body in a variety …

To achieve the precise prediction and control of material removal profiles and workpiece
surface shapes during shear thickening polishing, this paper introduces the non-contact …

Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint arthritis is a common, often debilitating condition that
results in pain, disability, and hand disfigurement. 1 MCP joint arthritis is estimated to affect …

Small joint reconstruction remains challenging and can lead to prosthesis-related
complications, mainly due to the suboptimal performance of the silicone materials used and …

Aiming to build a tissue analogue engineered cartilage from differentiated chondrocytes, we
investigated the potential of a pyrocarbon (PyC)-based and scaffold-free process, under …

Filler materials are organic or synthetic materials that fill volume defects when introduced
into living tissues. The ideal filler material must be clinically and histologically biocompatible …

Background The rolling contact joint (RCJ) mechanism is a system of constraint that allows
two circular bodies connected with flexible straps to roll relative to one another without …

BACKGROUND: There are many reasons that could lead to finger joint arthroplasty, and the
most familiar reason is osteoarthritis. Silicone finger joint are the most commonly used …

Проксимальні міжфалангові та п'ястно-фалангові суглоби відіграють важливу роль у
функції кисті як органу праці та самообслуговування. Частота пошкоджень суглобів цієї …

Silicone arthroplasty for proximal interphalangeal joint ankylosis is rarely performed, partly
due to the potential for lateral joint instability. We present our experience performing …