Joint replacement surgery is the most effective treatment for end-stage arthritis. Aseptic
loosening caused by periprosthetic osteolysis is a common complication after joint …

In recent years, the field of mandibular reconstruction has made great strides in terms of
hardware innovations and their clinical applications. There has been considerable interest …

The disability rate of joint diseases can be reduced by the use of artificial joints, but joint
loosening at a late state limits the lifespan and surgical efficacy of the joints. Wear particles …

The synthesis of spherical titanium/niobium/tantalum (TNT) alloy powders, namely Ti-20Nb-
6Ta, Ti-27Nb-6Ta, Ti-35Nb-6Ta, and Ti-22Nb-19Ta (in wt-%) by electrode induction melting …

The present study focuses on the comparison of cathodic arc deposited AlCrN (ternary
coating) and Ag alloyed aC (amorphous carbon base coating) on chrome nitride (CrN) …

Joint replacement surgery is the gold-standard therapeutic approach to treat patients with
end-stage hip and knee arthritis, providing pain relief and joint function recovery. Despite the …

Primary total joint arthroplasties (TJAs) are widely and successfully applied reconstructive
procedures to treat end-stage arthritis. Nearly 50% of TJAs are now performed in young …

Chronic inflammation is a major concern after total joint replacements (TJRs), as it is
associated with bone loss, limited bone-implant integration (osseointegration), implant …

The number of total ankle replacements (TARs) performed in the United States has
dramatically increased in the past 2 decades due to improvements in implant design and …

Antibacterial coatings that inhibit bacterial adhesion are essential for many implanted
medical devices. A variety of antibacterial strategies, such as repelling or killing bacteria …