A biologically-validated biodegradable material must comfortably stay in the physiological
environment it is placed in, before finally disappearing over the intended period of time with …

Spinal instrumentations have been classified as rigid fixation, total disc replacement and
dynamic stabilization system for treatment of various spinal disorders. The efficacy and …

Background Differences in patients' bone conditions lead to variations in the bio-mechanical
environment at the peri-implant bone after implantation. It is therefore imperative to design …

Lumbar spine fracture is typically treated by means of screw fixation, the primary aim of
which is to reduce fracture by achieving bony union such that the spinal anatomy is restored …

The assessment of a human vertebra's stability after a screws fixation procedure and its
fracture risk is still an open clinical problem. The accurate evaluation of fracture risk requires …

In this paper, we propose a novel biomechanics-aware robot-assisted steerable drilling
framework with the goal of addressing common complications of spinal fixation procedures …

Pedicle screw fixation is extensively performed to treat spine injuries or diseases and it is
common for thoracolumbar fractures. Post-operative complications may arise from this …

The bone conditions of mandibular bone vary from patient to patient, and as a result, a
patient-specific dental implant needs to be designed. The basal dental implant is implanted …

The difference in stiffness of a patient's bone and bone implant causes stress shielding.
Thus, implants which match the stiffness of bone of the patient result in better bone growth …

The stress-shielding effect can be minimized by using porous materials with pre-determined
implant stiffness. This study aims to design interconnected porous metal implants that …