Orthopaedics Implants are medical devices designed to replace or support damaged or diseased structures within the musculoskeletal system. These implants play a crucial role in orthopaedic surgery, addressing conditions such as fractures, joint degeneration, and skeletal deformities. Common types of orthopaedic implants include joint prostheses (such as hip or knee replacements), plates, screws, and intramedullary nails used in fracture fixation, and spinal implants for addressing spinal disorders. Orthopaedic implants are typically made from biocompatible materials like titanium, stainless steel, or cobalt-chromium alloys, ensuring compatibility with the human body. Advances in implant design, materials, and manufacturing techniques have led to improved longevity, reduced complications, and enhanced functional outcomes for patients. Surgeons carefully select and customize orthopaedic implants based on individual patient needs, considering factors like age, activity level, and the specific pathology being addressed. The field of orthopaedic implants continues to evolve with ongoing research and innovation, contributing to improved surgical techniques and better patient outcomes in orthopaedic care.
Title : Revolutionizing orthopedics: The future of biomechanics through artificial intelligence
Moataz Eltoukhy, University of Miami, United States
Title : The effect of OTC N-acetyl-cysteine on cobaltemia and cobalturia from cobalt-chromium orthopedic implants
Stephen S Tower, University of Alaska Anchorage, United States
Title : A data driven approach to prehabilitation and rehabilitation for hip and knee replacement patients
Diana Hodgins, Dynamic Metrics Ltd, United Kingdom
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Vahe Yacoubian, Loma Linda University, United States
Title : A PEEK into fractures: Enhanced mechanical properties of CF/PEEK composites with aramid pulp interleaves for orthopaedic applications
Mingxin Ye, The University of Western Australia, Australia
Title : Six month Shoulder Instability-Return To Sport after Injury (SIRSI) scale predicts return to sport and Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) at 1-year after arthroscopic shoulder surgery in adolescent athletes
Carolina Pavlenco, University of Washington School of Medicine, United States