In orthopedics, bone fixation imposes the use of implants in almost all cases. Over time, the
materials used for the implant have evolved from inert materials to those that mimic the …

Fractures in the elderly population are increasing in incidence and represent a rising burden
of disease. It is difficult for the elderly population to adhere to restricted weight bearing, and …

Background: For elderly trauma patients, a basic goal is early mobilization, as
immobilization can trigger various complications, such as venous thromboembolism …

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Introduction Cement augmentation of the proximal humerus internal locking system
(PHILOS) screws might reduce complication rates in osteoporotic bones. This study …

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease that severely affects the mechanical
properties of bone. It increases the porosity of cancellous bone and reduces the resistance …

This study aims to fabricate and deposit nanoscale multilayers on polyetheretherketone
(PEEK) to improve cell adhesion and osseointegration. Bio-activated PEEK constructs were …

Introduction The application of a load on the internal fixation of a trochanteric fracture exerts
a moment along the lag screw, causing the proximal bone fragment to slide along the lag …

The aim of this study was to analyze biomechanically the impact of bone cement
augmentation on the fixation strength and cut-out resistance of Proximal Femoral Nail …

Due to poor bone quality and complexity, some fractures are difficult to treat, with high risk of
failure. Moreover, general health is often poor in elderly patients with multiple comorbidity …