Intelligent Gene Delivery System Functionalized Metal Implants for Fracture Repair via Remodeling Mitochondrial Homeostasis
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202501411
Abstract: Delayed union and nonunion of fractures are primarily attributed to the impaired osteogenic activities of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Gene therapy targeting BMSCs is emerging as a promising strategy to promote fracture healing.… read more here.
Keywords: delivery system; gene delivery; mitochondrial homeostasis; metal implants ... See more keywords
Managing hardware-related metal artifacts in MRI: current and evolving techniques
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-024-04624-4
Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) around metal implants has been challenging due to magnetic susceptibility differences between metal implants and adjacent tissues, resulting in image signal loss, geometric distortion, and loss of fat suppression. These artifacts… read more here.
Keywords: metal artifacts; managing hardware; metal artifact; metal ... See more keywords
Clinical, industrial, and research perspectives on powder bed fusion additively manufactured metal implants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2019.05.033
Abstract: Abstract For over ten years, metallic skeletal endoprostheses have been produced in select cases by additive manufacturing (AM) and increasing awareness is driving demand for wider access to the technology. This review brings together key… read more here.
Keywords: metal implants; powder bed; clinical industrial; industrial research ... See more keywords
An improved osseointegration of metal implants by pitavastatin loaded multilayer films with osteogenic and angiogenic properties.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121260
Abstract: An increasing number of works have highlighted the importance of metal implants surface modification in enhancing bone defect healing through the synergistic osteogenesis-angiogenesis regulation. Studies have shown that pitavastatin has the effect of promoting osteogenesis… read more here.
Keywords: osteogenesis angiogenesis; pitavastatin; multilayer films; pitavastatin loaded ... See more keywords
Study of chromium species release from metal implants in blood and joint effusion: Utilization of HPLC-ICP-MS.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.03.100
Abstract: The objective of this study was to develop and validate a novel analytical procedure for determination of total chromium and Cr(III) and Cr(VI) species released from metal implants into whole blood and joint effusion. Firstly,… read more here.
Keywords: joint effusion; study; blood; metal implants ... See more keywords
Mesoporous Silk-Bioactive Glass Nanocomposites as Drug Eluting Multifunctional Conformal Coatings for Improving Osseointegration and Bactericidal Properties of Metal Implants.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c00093
Abstract: Endowing metal implants with multifunctional traits to prevent implant-associated infections and improve osseointegration has become a pivotal facet in orthopedics and dental fixation. Herein, we report the synthesis of mesoporous 70S bioactive glass-silk fibroin nanocomposites… read more here.
Keywords: osseointegration; bioactive glass; metal implants; drug ... See more keywords
Association between metal implants and urinary chromium levels in US adults: a cross-sectional study from NHANES
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68049-8
Abstract: Metal implants play a significant role in orthopedics, commonly used for treating fractures, joint replacement surgeries, spinal procedures, and more. Chromium (Cr), crucial in these implants, may raises health concerns. However, the relationship between metal… read more here.
Keywords: urine levels; metal; cross sectional; metal implants ... See more keywords
Is it Safe for Patients with Metal Implants to have Iontophoresis Treatment?
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DOI: 10.1093/ced/llad074
Abstract: BACKGROUND Iontophoresis passes electrical charge through skin to deliver drugs or reduce excessive sweating. Treatments can be performed by patients at home following initial instruction. A limitation of the technique is that patients are not… read more here.
Keywords: stainless steel; iontophoresis; metal implants; safe patients ... See more keywords
Unrecoverable bi-products of drilling titanium alloy and tantalum metal implants: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1177/1120700018760306
Abstract: Background: Trabecular metal implants with a porous architecture that allows for the incorporation of bone into the implant during healing are gaining popularity in alloplastic revision procedures. The bi-products of drilling titanium alloy (Ti) and… read more here.
Keywords: alloy; titanium alloy; drilling titanium; metal ... See more keywords
A Review of In-Vivo and In-Vitro Real-Time Corrosion Monitoring Systems of Biodegradable Metal Implants
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DOI: 10.3390/app10093141
Abstract: In current modern medicine, biodegradable metal implants are still considered a work-in-progress between the collaborations of both scientists and engineers. As of now, one of the obstacles to this development is monitoring the corrosion rate… read more here.
Keywords: real time; corrosion monitoring; corrosion; biodegradable metal ... See more keywords
Cancer-Causing Effects of Orthopaedic Metal Implants in Total Hip Arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers16071339
Abstract: Simple Summary Total hip arthroplasty is a well-established orthopaedic procedure, the use of which is on the increase worldwide. Since implants used in arthroplasty are usually made of metals including cobalt, chromium and titanium. These… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; total hip; hip arthroplasty; orthopaedic metal ... See more keywords