Biological tissues in the body stop functioning normally at certain times due to genetic
abnormalities, ageing, sickness, trauma, degeneration or accidents. Over the past few …

Suture anchors are widely used for attaching soft tissue to bone due to their ease of
insertion, fixation strength, and small size. The past few decades have seen great advances …

Over the last decade, demand has increased for develo** new, alternative materials in
pediatric trauma care to overcome the disadvantages associated with conventional implant …

Osteoarthritis of the hip is a painful and debilitating condition commonly occurring in humans
and dogs. One of the main causes that leads to hip osteoarthritis is hip dysplasia. Although …

Background Rotator cuff tear has become one of the diseases affecting people's living
quality. Conventional anchor materials such as titanium alloy and poly-lactic acid can lead to …

Biomaterials with adequate properties to direct a biological response are essential for
orthopedic and dental implants. The surface properties are responsible for the biological …

Purpose Biodegradable implants are of major interest in orthopaedics, especially in the
skeletally immature population. Magnesium (Mg) implants are promising for selected …

Objective Bioabsorbable magnesium-based alloy screws release gas upon resorption. The
resulting findings in the adjacent soft tissues and joints may mimic infection. The aim of the …

Background Distal radius fractures are very common in paediatric patients. Severely
displaced fractures may require surgical intervention. The gold standard surgical method is …

Development of specific medical devices (MDs) is required to meet the healthcare needs of
children and young people (CYP). In this context, MD development should address changes …