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Skłonność złączy wykonanych pod wodą do tworzenia pęknięć zimnych
PublicationPrzedmiotem pracy jest analiza stanu wiedzy dotyczącej skłonności do tworzenia peknięć zimnych złączy wykonanych pod wodą. Omówiono wpływ warunków spawania na czynniki będące przyczyną pękania. Przedstawiono wyniki badań złączy ze stali o podwyższonej wytrzymałości metodą implant.
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Structural changes of bacterial cellulose due to incubation in conditions simulating human plasma in the presence of selected pathogens
PublicationBacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is a natural biomaterial with a wide range of medical applications. However, it cannot be used as a biological implant of the circulatory system without checking whether it is biodegradable under human plasma conditions. This work aimed to investigate the BNC biodegradation by selected pathogens under conditions simulating human plasma. The BNC was incubated in simulated biological fluids with or...
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Nanotubular oxide layers and hydroxyapatite coatings on porous titanium alloy Ti13Nb13Zr
PublicationThe surface condition of an implant has a significant impact on response occurring at the implant-biosystem border. The knowledge of physical-chemical and biological processes allows for targeted modification of biomaterials to induce a specified response of a tissue. The present research was aimed at development of technology composing of obtaining the nanotube oxide layers on a porous titanium alloy Ti13Nb13Zr, followed by the...
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Effect of welding conditions on susceptibility to cold cracking of underwater welded joints
PublicationPrzedstawiono wybrane aspekty spawalności stali przy spawaniu pod wodą metodą lokalnej komory suchej. Zwrócono szczególną uwagę na skłonność do tworzenia peknięć zimnych w SWC. Przy pomocy planowania doświadczeń określono ilościowy wpływ parametrów spawania na naprężenia krytyczne z próby implant.
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Experimental database of 3D lattice structure scaffolds testing
Open Research DataDataset contains results of validation (experimental testing) of 3D lattice scaffolds proposed in the paper "Mathematical approach to design 3D scaffolds for the 3D printable bone implant". There are presented three series of experimental testing for each of seven tested scaffolds:
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Forming of the gap in tendon sutures with an anchor without a pin
Open Research DataThe main objective of the all study was to assess the load capacity of a new implant device for knotless tendon anastomosis. During this series of experiments the gap formation process between the fronts of the connected tendons was observed. Tendons from fresh swine legs (commercially available) served as the biological material. The tendon juncture...
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Forming of the gap in tendon sutures with an anchor with a pin
Open Research DataThe main objective of the all study was to assess the load capacity of a new implant device for knotless tendon anastomosis. During this series of experiments the gap formation process between the fronts of the connected tendons was observed. Tendons from fresh swine legs (commercially available) served as the biological material. The tendon juncture...
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Maximum forces in tendon connections for an anchor with a pin in the full sample experiment
Open Research DataThe main objective of the all study was to assess the load capacity of a new implant device for knotless tendon anastomosis. During this series of experiments the load capacity of the anchoring element with a pin (see figure 1) was examined. Tendons from fresh swine legs (commercially available) served as the biological material. All samples were subjected...
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BJS-03 DO WE NEED FIXATION OF THE MESH IN LAPAROENDOSCOPIC TECHNIQUES FOR M3 INGUINAL DEFECTS? AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
PublicationThe authors conducted a research experiment to verify the hypothesis that it is possible to preserve the mesh in the operating field in large direct hernias (M3) without the need to use fixing materials. The results showed that mesh fixation is not the only alternative to preventing recurrence in complex defects and that the type of implant seems to be a key factor from the point of view of mechanics and biophysics.
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Self-Organized Nanotubular Oxide Layers on Ti and Ti Alloys
PublicationTo improve bioactivity of titanium and titanium, the implant surface modification by formation of self-organized TiO2 nanotube arrays with electrochemical techniques is presented. The influence of electrolyte composition and deposition parameters during anodization is characterized. The enhancement of phosphates deposition by titanium nanotubular structure is discussed. The calcium phosphate ceramics is shown to be uniformly deposited...
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Maximum forces in tendon connections for an anchor without pin in the single-side sample experiment
Open Research DataThe main objective of the all study was to assess the load capacity of a new implant device for knotless tendon anastomosis. During this series of experiments the load capacity of the anchoring element without a pin (see figure 1) was examined. Tendons from fresh swine legs (commercially available) served as the biological material. All samples were...
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Maximum forces in tendon connections for an anchor with pin in the single-side sample experiment
Open Research DataThe main objective of the all study was to assess the load capacity of a new implant device for knotless tendon anastomosis. During this series of experiments the load capacity of the anchoring element with a pin (see figure 1) was examined. Tendons from fresh swine legs (commercially available) served as the biological material. All samples were subjected...
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Maximum forces in tendon connections for the Kessler suture in the single-side sample experiment
Open Research DataThe main objective of the all study was to assess the load capacity of a new implant device for knotless tendon anastomosis. During this series of experiments the load capacity of the traditional two-strand Kessler sutures (3-0 sutures) was examined. Tendons from fresh swine legs (commercially available) served as the biological material. All samples...
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Linear Micropolar Elasticity Analysis of Stresses in Bones Under Static Loads
PublicationWe discuss the finite element modeling of porous materials such as bones using the linear micropolar elasticity. In order to solve static boundary-value problems, we developed new finite elements, which capture the micropolar behavior of the material. Developed elements were implemented in the commercial software ABAQUS. The modeling of a femur bone with and without implant under various stages of healing is discussed in details
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Analiza możliwości zastosowania planowania badań do określania skłonności do tworzenia pęknięć zimnych.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono rozważania na temat możliwości zastosowania teorii planowania badań do określania skłonności do tworzenia pęknięć na zimno badanej metodą implant. Opisano wady i zalety wybranych planów badań z uwzględnieniem kryteriów realizowalności, informatywności i efektywności. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na trudności związane z zastosowaniem planowania badań do zagadnień spawalniczych.
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In Vitro Biological Characterization of Silver-Doped Anodic Oxide Coating on Titanium
PublicationDespite the high biocompatibility and clinical effectiveness of Ti-based implants, surface functionalization (with complex osteointegrative/antibacterial strategies) is still required. To enhance the dental implant surface and to provide additional osteoinductive and antibacterial properties, plasma electrolytic oxidation of a pure Ti was performed using a nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA)-based Ag nanoparticles (AgNP)-loaded calcium–phosphate...
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Skłonność do tworzenia pęknięć zimnych złączy spawanych ze stali o podwyższonej wytrzymałości wykonanych pod wodą.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono zagadnienie spawalności stali 18G2A w odniesieniu do spawania pod wodą metodą lokalnej komory suchej. Zaprezentowano wyniki badań skłonności do tworzenia pęknięć zimnych metodą implant. Ustalono, że podczas spawania pod wodą stal 18G2A cechuje się zwiększoną wrażliwością na tworzenie się pęknięć zimnych w porównaniu ze spawaniem w środowisku powietrznym.
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Serous adenocarcinoma, NOS - Female, 70 - Tissue image [6100730023439261]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of RETROPERITONEUM AND PERITONEUM tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Serous adenocarcinoma, NOS - Female, 70 - Tissue image [6100730023432971]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of CORPUS UTERI tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Serous adenocarcinoma, NOS - Female, 70 - Tissue image [6100730023431521]
Open Research DataThis is the histopathological image of CORPUS UTERI tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Polynomial Chaos Expansion in Bio-and Structural Mechanics
PublicationThis monograph presents a probabilistic approach to modelling the mechanics of materials and structures where the modelled performance is influenced by uncertainty in the input parameters. The work is interdisciplinary and the methods described are applied to medical and civil engineering problems. The motivation for this work was the necessity of mechanics-based approaches in the modelling and simulation of implants used in the...
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Polynomial Chaos Expansion in Bio- and Structural Mechanics
PublicationThis thesis presents a probabilistic approach to modelling the mechanics of materials and structures where the modelled performance is influenced by uncertainty in the input parameters. The work is interdisciplinary and the methods described are applied to medical and civil engineering problems. The motivation for this work was the necessity of mechanics-based approaches in the modelling and simulation of implants used in the repair...
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Biomechanical causes for failure of the Physiomesh/Securestrap system
PublicationThis study investigates the mechanical behavior of the Physiomesh/Securestrap system, a hernia repair system used for IPOM procedures associated with high failure rates. The study involved conducting mechanical experiments and numerical simulations to investigate the mechanical behavior of the Physiomesh/Securestrap system under pressure load. Uniaxial tension tests were conducted to determine the elasticity modulus of the Physiomesh...
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pH-dependent composite coatings for controlled drug delivery system - Review
PublicationNowadays in case of long-term implants, the most common postoperative complications are bacterial infections, which in consequence may provoke loos- ening of the implants in the primary phase of stabilization. Bacterial infections are currently the most frequent cause of revision surgery of the implants such as hip joint endoprosthesis, knee joint endoprosthesis and dental implants. In order to provide the local and long-term antibacterial...
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Influence of Ultrasound on the Characteristics of CaP Coatings Generated Via the Micro-arc Oxidation Process in Relation to Biomedical Engineering
PublicationOver the past decade, bone tissue engineering has been at the core of attention because of an increasing number of implant surgeries. The purpose of this study was to obtain coatings on titanium (Ti) implants with improved properties in terms of biomedical applications and to investigate the effect of ultrasound (US) on these properties during the micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process. The influence of various process parameters, such...
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Is mesh fixation necessary in laparoendoscopic techniques for M3 inguinal defects? An experimental study.
Publicationrepairs, in case of large direct hernias (M3) mesh fixation is recommended to reduce recurrence risk. Despite lack of highquality evidence, the recommendation was upgraded to strong by expert panel. The authors conducted a research experiment to verify the hypothesis that it is possible to preserve the mesh in the operating field in large direct hernias (M3) without the need to use fixing materials. Method The authors conducted...
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Cough influence on fascia-mesh system built for a hernia repair - an experimental research
PublicationAn experimental approach to identify stronger and weaker fixation schemes in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is presented in the paper. Two types of implants, whose mechanical properties are significantly different and five kinds of connectors are considered. Physical models of operated hernia have been built using those materials and porcine abdominal tissue. The models have been subjected to dynamic impulse load, similar to...
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Nanoindentation tests of the hydroxyapatite composite coatings applicated on titanium alloys by the electrophoretic method
Open Research DataCurrently, there are no metal materials that meet all biomechanical and biochemical requirements needed for long life implantable biomaterials. The main purpose of the study was to functionalize the surface of the titanium alloys used in biomaterial implants.
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Pękanie złączy w czasie spawania i eksploatacji.
PublicationBadano wpływ poziomu nasycenia wodorem złączy spawanych elektrodami otulonymi na naprężenia krytyczne podczas pękania opóźnionego złączy ze stali kadłubowej. Przedstawiono możliwość określenia współczynnika intensywności naprężeń na podstawie uzyskanych wyników próby skłonności do pękania opóźnionego w próbie implant. Wartość współczynnika intensywności naprężeń określono także dla implantów jednorodnych, wykonanych z materiału...
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Resistance to cold cracking of steel joints of P460NL1 steel
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań odporności na zimne pękanie złączy spawanych ze stali przeznaczonej do pracy pod ciśnieniem. Badano równoczesny wpływ zawartości wodoru dyfundującego i energii liniowej na naprężenie krytyczne w próbie implant dla złączy spawanych elektrodami otulonymi i drutem proszkowym w osłonie gazów ochronnych. Stwierdzono wpływ energii liniowej jak i zawartości wodoru dyfundującego na odporność na zimne pękanie...
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Pękanie opóźnione złączy spawanych
PublicationPrzedstawiono badania eksperymentalne i szacunki skłonności do pękania opóźnionego złączy spawanych elektrodami otulonymi EB146 na stali kadłubowej gat. AH36. Badania prowadzono przy użyciu metody kołkowej na zbudowanym, zautomatyzowanym stanowisku pomiarowym IMPLANT 02 dla elektrod generujących różne poziomy wodoru dyfundującego (2,88-15,5 mlH/100g Fe) w złączu spawanym z użyciem technologii stosowanej w przemyśle okrętowym. Wykazano...
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Kryteria oceny skłonności do pękania opóźnionego
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań skłonności do pękania opóźnionego określanego metodą kołkową (implant) dla złącza spawanego ręcznie elektrodami otulonymi gatunku EB146 na stali kadłubowej AH36. Określono naprężenia krytyczne i parametr pękania alfa dla kontrolowanej zawartości wodoru dyfundującego w zakresie 2,88-15,55 ml/100gFe. Wyniki badań porównano z szacunkami skłonności do pękania opartymi o metodę Ito-Besseyo i temperaturę niezbędnego...
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Ocena kryteriów skłonności do pękania zimnego złączy spawanych.
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań skłonności do pękania opóźnionego określanego metodą kołkową (implant) dla złącza spawanego ręcznie elektrodami otulonymi gatunku EB146 na stali kadłubowej AH36. Określono naprężenia krytyczne dla kontrolowanej zawartości wodoru dyfundującego w zak-resie 2,88-15,55 ml/100gFe. Wyniki badań porównano z szacunkami skłonności do pękania opartymi o metodę Ito-Besseyo i temperaturę niezbędnego podgrza-nia wstępnego...
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Badania bioaktywności z wykorzystaniem komórek kościotwórczych na tytanie pokrytym chitozanem = Bioactivity studies using osteogenic cells on titanium coated with chitosan
PublicationChitosan is a natural polymer from the group of polysaccharides, which has found wide application in biomedical applications to induce bioactivity of implant. The studies described were carried out test imposition of chitosan membranes with varying degrees of deacetylation on the surface of titanium, and then check the bioactivity of the material in vitro, using osteogenic cells MC3T3-E1. Titanium surface before imposition of...
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Coatings in arthroplasty [online]
PublicationThe modern coatings used in arthroplasty for long term implants are reviewed. The phosphate coatingsare the most popular technique to improve the bone-implant interfacial strength and promote theosseointegration. The plasma spraying, electrophoretic precipitation, powder metallurgy, ion beamsputtering, high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) combustion spraying, sol-gel technique, biomimeticdeposition are mostly used to obtain the phosphate,...
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The determinants of morphology and properties of the nanohydroxyapatite coating deposited on the Ti13Zr13Nb alloy by electrophoretic techniqe
PublicationThe titanium and its alloys belong at present to the most preferred and commonly applied biomaterials for load- bearing implants. The surfaces of biomaterials are subjected to modification, including the hydroxyapatite coatings deposited in order to ensure corrosion resistance and better joining between an implant and a bone through the possibility of ingrowth bone into the coating. In this paper, the morphology and properties...
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Global sensitivity analysis of membrane model of abdominal wall with surgical mesh
PublicationThe paper addresses the issue of ventral hernia repair. Finite Element simulations can be helpful in the optimization of hernia parameters. A membrane abdominal wall model is proposed in two variants: a healthy one and including hernia defect repaired by implant. The models include many uncertainties, e.g. due to variability of abdominal wall, intraabdominal pressure value etc. Measuring mechanical properties with high accuracy...
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Graphene Production and Biomedical Applications: A Review
PublicationGraphene is a two-dimensional nanomaterial composed of carbon atoms with sp2 hybrid orbitals. Both graphene and graphene-based composite have gained broad interest among researchers because of their outstanding physiochemical, mechanical, and biological properties. Graphene production techniques are divided into top-down and bottom-up synthesis methods, of which chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is the most popular. The biomedical...
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The Effect of Surface Modification of Ti13Zr13Nb Alloy on Adhesion of Antibiotic and Nanosilver-Loaded Bone Cement Coatings Dedicated for Application as Spacers
PublicationSpacers, in terms of instruments used in revision surgery for the local treatment of postoperative infection, are usually made of metal rod covered by antibiotic-loaded bone cement. One of the main limitations of this temporary implant is the debonding effect of metal–bone cement interface, leading to aseptic loosening. Material selection, as well as surface treatment, should be evaluated in order to minimize the risk of fraction...
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Recent advances in electrochemically surface treated titanium and its alloys for biomedical applications: A review of anodic and plasma electrolytic oxidation methods
PublicationNowadays, titanium and its alloys are widely used materials in implantology. Nevertheless, the greatest challenge is still its appropriate surface treatment in order to induce optimal properties, which facilitates formation of a permanent bond between the implant and human tissue. The use of electrochemical treatment such as anodic oxidation or plasma electrolytic oxidation allows for the production of porous coating that mimics...
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EXAMINATION OF SOL-GEL DERIVED HYDROXYAPATITE ENHANCED WITH SILVER NANOPARTICLES USING OCT AND RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
PublicationHydroxyapatite (HAp) has been attracting widespread interest in medical applications. In a form of coating, it enables to create a durable bond between an implant and surrounding bone tissues. With addition of silver nanoparticles HAp should also provide antibacterial activity. The aim of this research was to evaluate the composition of hydroxyapatite with silver nanoparticles in a non-destructive and non-contact way. For control measurements...
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Nanoindentation tests titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V after interference laser treatment
PublicationThe study aimed was to assess selected mechanical properties of surface layers obtained after interference laser treatment – DLIL of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V used for implants. The samples were melted in still air at room temperature, for this purpose Nd:YAG laser was used, the number of laser shots was variable. Next, nanoindentation tests were performed, based on which Young’s modulus and nanohardness in the obtained surface...
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Titania Nanotubes/Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites Produced with the Use of the Atomic Layer Deposition Technique: Estimation of Bioactivity and Nanomechanical Properties
PublicationTitanium dioxide nanotubes/hydroxyapatite nanocomposites were produced on a titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V/TNT/HA) and studied as a biocompatible coating for an implant surface modification. As a novel approach for this type of nanocomposite fabrication, the atomic layer deposition (ALD) method with an extremely low number of cycles was used to enrich titania nanotubes (TNT) with a very thin hydroxyapatite coating. X-ray diffraction (XRD)...
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Wpływ warunków spawania na skłonność do tworzenia pęknięć zimnych przy spawaniu pod wodą
PublicationPrzedmiotem pracy było określenie skłonności do tworzenia pęknięć zimnych złączy spawanych ze stali 18G2A wykonanych pod wodą metodą lokalnej komory suchej. Problem rozwiązano przy zastosowaniu teorii planowania badań. Określono ilościowy wpływ parametrów spawania: wydatku gazu osłonowego oraz energii liniowej spawania na naprężenia krytyczne z próby implant, wskaźnik skłonności do tworzenia pęknięć zimnych, twardość maksymalną...
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Powikłania po rekonstrukcji piersi: problem zakażeń i strategii prewencyjnej - przegląd literaturowy
PublicationW niniejszej pracy przedstawiono dane dotyczące powikłań po rekonstrukcji piersi. Manuskrypt ma na celu usystematyzowanie wyników badań z ostatnich lat wraz z aspektami, takimi jak: częstotliwość występowania powikłań oraz ich rodzaj, czynniki predysponujące, a także możliwości profilaktyki. Przeanalizowano dane literaturowe z ogólnie dostępnych artykułów z okresu ostatnich pięciu lat, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zakażeń. Do...
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Effect of double thermal and electrochemical oxidation on titanium alloys for medical applications
PublicationThe research focuses on the development and characterization of innovative thin hybrid oxide coatings obtained in subsequent processes of thermal (TO) and electrochemical (EO) oxidation. Four different surface modifications were investigated and the microstructure was determined, the mechanical, chemical and biological properties of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy were assessed using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray dispersion analysis,...
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Introduction to the RSC Advances themed collection on nano and microscale modifications of biomaterials
PublicationThe dramatically increasing development of novel biomaterials, their manufacturing techniques, and surface modications, as well as their application in in vivo tests and clinical trials, is evident. It is interesting to note in what a relatively short time the well-known long-term implants have become medical standard: titanium dental implants started in 1965, and total hip arthroplasty (not very successful) was rst attempted...
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High meniscal slope angle as a risk factor for meniscal allograft extrusion
PublicationA meniscal graft extrusion is still an unresolved problem that affects most patients after a meniscal transplantation. Despite the advances in surgical techniques, together with the improved methods for a meniscal allograft sizing, success is only observed in up to 75% of patients after they experience a meniscal allograft transplantation. Because a meniscal extrusion is associated with a cartilage deterioration and the progression...
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Antimicrobal and ostheointegration activity of bone cement contains nanometals
PublicationPurpose: One of the major problems in bone surgery are infections – especially thoseoccurring in the course of the operating on the patients with lowered immunity system,because they carry the danger of complications. In the Mechanical Department of TechnicalUniversity of Gdansk, there has been carried the research with the use of bone cement andmetal nanoparticles.Design/methodology/approach: The bone cement was used without supplement...
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A Probe into the Corrosion Behavior of a WE43B Magnesium Alloy in a Simulated Body Fluid using Dynamic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
PublicationWE43B is one of the newest Mg alloys with practical application in biomedical implant technology. This work attempts to scrutinize the corrosion characteristics of WE43B alloy in a simulated body fluid (SBF) at a typical body temperature. The dynamic-electrochemical impedance spectroscopy with the capacity to track changes on surfaces in a dynamic corrosive system is used in combination with other classical techniques namely, linear...