Background/Objectives: Optimal sagittal alignment after first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint arthrodesis is important for postoperative function, but its determinants remain poorly understood. This study evaluated the associations of fixation method...
Nitrogen removal efficiency in constructed wetlands (CW) is influenced by multiple environmental factors. However, little is known about the role of cyanobacterial nitrogen fixation in affecting nitrogen removal efficiency. This study investigated ho...
Objectives: To compare the clinical efficacy of the modified multi-strand Nice knot suture construct combined with suture anchor fixation versus conventional Kirschner wire tension band fixation for inferior patellar pole fractures. Methods: This ret...
This paper describes comparative analysis of the biomechanical performances conducted on the external fixation devices whose frames are made out of two different material (stainless steel and composite material). Biomechanical properties were determi...
Past studies have used eye-tracking glasses to analyze people’s perception of visual stimuli, usually regarding wayfinding, safety, or visual appeal. Some industries, such as the automotive industry, studied the effects of visual stimuli on tas...
Nitrogen-fixing shrubby legumes in the Mediterranean area partly overcome nutrient limitations by making use of soil N and atmospheric N2 sources. Their ability to switch between different sources lets them adjust to the carbon costs pertaining to N...
Monolateral pin-to-bar-clamp fixators are commonly used to stabilize acute extremity injuries. Certain rules regarding frame geometry have been established that affect construct stability. The influence of sagittal pin angulation on construct stiffne...
Background: To compare the biomechanical performance of three internal fixation constructs for AO/OTA 33-A3 distal femoral fractures. Methods: Thirty AO/OTA 33-A3 synthetic distal femoral fracture models were constructed and randomly divided into thr...
Fractures of the acromion and the scapular spine are established complications of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA), and when they occur, the continuous strain by the deltoid along the bony fragments makes healing difficult. Evidence on treatment s...
In railroad construction—in particular, direct-fixation tracks—a longitudinal concrete block known as a “plinth” is used to elevate the profiles of the railroad track from the aerial guideway (e.g., bridge deck). A post-constr...
Background: Mid-shaft clavicle fracture fixation carries neurovascular injury risk. The purpose of this study was to compare bicortical compression and unicortical locked clavicle plate constructs biomechanically. Materials and Methods: Ten fourth-ge...
Fractures of the pelvic ring are among the most severe injuries in orthopaedic practice and Tile type C lesions are characterized by complete disruption of the posterior arch with both vertical and rotational instability. The optimal construct for po...
Recent changes in the EU green aims can help to overcome economic obstacles in the slow upscaling of Miscanthus cultivation. Using Miscanthus can permanently fix CO
To improve the traction performance of mobile mechanisms on soft ground, such as paddy fields, tidal flats, and swamps, a mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) foot was adopted as a bionic prototype to explore the influence and contribution of the plantar mor...
Jones fractures are Zone 2 fractures of the fifth metatarsal. Biomechanical comparisons of fixation strategies for Jones fractures remain limited by the lack of standardized, head-to-head evaluations across major fixation methods. The purpose of this...
This paper presents a comparative analysis of the biomechanical characteristics of an external fixator with a frame made of two different materials (stainless steel and composite material) during anterior–posterior bending. Before the test itse...
Background: To compare the biomechanical strength of three fixation techniques for the elbow anterior capsule and coronoid process using a synthetic ulna model. We hypothesize that a cortical suture button would be equivalent to the bone tunnel model...
Background and Objectives: Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) is increasingly used to augment anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in selected high-risk patients. Femoral fixation strategies vary widely and may influence construct be...
Background: Tile C1.2 pelvic ring injuries are characterized by combined rotational and vertical instability and require reliable posterior stabilization. The aim of this exploratory biomechanical study was to compare the construct-level mechanical b...
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) disruption alters posterior pelvic ring stability and can produce abnormal sacral stress redistribution; the symmetry of sacral load transfer following different fixation strategies remains controversial. This study compared sa...
Background/Objectives: The optimal fixation method for ulnar styloid base fractures remains controversial. Conventional dual K-wire fixation may be technically challenging in certain fracture configurations, whereas hook plate fixation provides rigid...
Limb salvage for Charcot's neuroarthropathy has been shown to have high complication and failure rates. The aim of our report of two cases it to present a unique complication encountered with staged limb salvage for Charcot's neuroarthropathy. In two...
Objectives: To provide a mechanism-oriented integration of clinical and biomechanical evidence regarding fixation failure in fifth metatarsal fractures, with particular emphasis on Jones and diaphyseal stress fractures, and to clarify the mechanical...
Background: Distal femur fractures remain among the most challenging injuries in orthopedic trauma, particularly in elderly or osteoporotic patients and in cases involving periprosthetic or highly comminuted distal femur fracture patterns. Modern fix...
Use of thicker and longer (four cortices) screws or of multiple screws seems to be more stable and efficient for syndesmosis fixation. A three-dimensional finite element model of an ankle was constructed from serial axial sections from an existing tw...
Background: Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) are an increasing challenge in aging societies. Among these, FFP type 4B (“H-shaped” sacral fractures) represent the most unstable subtype, characterized by bilateral sacral ala fracture...
Background: The most published surgical technique for fixating Type 4 (Salter–Harris II) tibial tubercle avulsion fractures is uni-cortical in nature, and stability is suboptimal. This study presents a technique modification that is consistent...
The article presents the results of research on improving construction safety using the eye tracking method. The analysis was carried out during training in the field of construction safety. Eye tracker allows for analysis of the way in which trainin...
This first part of a two-part review examines how Computed Tomography(CT)-based, additively manufactured (AM) porous implants are used to reconstruct large segmental defects of the femur and tibia. We focus on lightweight patient-specific lattice imp...
(1) Background: The correction of adult spinal deformity (ASD) can require long, complex constructs with multiple rods which traverse important biomechanical levels to achieve multi-pelvic fixation. Minimally invasive (MIS) placement of these constru...
In reconstructive surgery following partial mandibulectomy, the biomechanical integrity of the fibula free flap applied to the remaining mandibular region directly influences the prognosis of the surgery. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the...
Background: The Lapidus procedure has become a cornerstone in the surgical management of hallux valgus, especially in cases with associated tarsometatarsal instability. This study investigated and compared the radiographic outcomes of three distinct...
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Displaced nonunited type II odontoid fracture can result in atlantoaxial instability, causing delayed cervical myelopathy. Both Magerl’s C1-C2 transarticular screw fixation technique and Harms-Goel C1-C2 screw-rod segmental fixation technique are eff...
The locking plate may provide improved fixation in osteoporotic bone; however, it has been reported to fail due to varus collapse or screw perforation of the articular surface, especially in osteoporotic bone with medial cortex comminution. Using bon...
Learning is a complex phenomenon and education researchers are increasingly focussing on processes that go into it. Eye tracking has become an important tool in such research. In this paper, we focus on one of the most commonly used metrics in eye tr...
Objective: Lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) is widely used to treat degenerative spinal disorders; however, both fixation strategies and interbody Cage designs still present biomechanical limitations. This study aimed to develop a posterior lumbar inter...
Background/Objectives: A common approach to investigating visual form processing is through studying responses to visual stimuli that comprise illusory contours. Such stimuli induce contours where none exist physically and thus reveal the constructiv...
Background: Allograft bone remains an attractive option for anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF), but its use can be limited by variable graft geometry, insufficient endplate contact, and operator-dependent trimming. This study aimed to dev...
Additive manufacturing has great potential for personalized medicine in osseous fixation surgery, including maxillofacial and orthopedic applications. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate 3D printing methods for the fabrication of patient-spe...
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are coordination polymers with high porosity that are constructed from molecular engineering. Constructing MOFs as photocatalysts for the reduction of nitrogen to ammonia is a newly emerging but fast-growing fiel...
The minimally invasive technique (percutaneous screw fixation) is one of the options for treating tongue-type IIC fractures successfully. The aim of this study was to assess the biomechanics of four different screw configurations used for the fixatio...
Background and Objectives: In this study, uncoupled auxiliary trans-sacroiliac (UATS) screws were evaluated as a mechanically independent adjunct to conventional S2-alar-iliac (S2AI) fixation in long lumbopelvic constructs. We assessed their explorat...
The surgical stabilization of rib fractures helps maintain chest wall stability and reduces respiratory complications. This study aimed to identify the key biomechanical parameters for evaluating the stability of rib fracture fixation using finite el...
Background/Objectives: Femoral intertrochanteric fractures (ITFs) in older adults are associated with a substantial risk of mechanical failure after fixation, which can lead to persistent pain, delayed mobilization, and increased mortality. Injectabl...
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to compare the clinical, functional, and graft-related outcomes of two tibial fixation constructs used in primary hamstring autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR): tibial cortical button...
The Lisfranc joint connects the forefoot to the midfoot. Tarsometatarsal (TMT) arthrodesis is commonly employed for Lisfranc joint injuries; however, there is active discussion regarding the optimal method of fixation for TMT arthrodesis. The purpose...
In the process of agricultural development in arid and semi-arid areas, the carbon fixation capacity of vegetation can be affected to different degrees, but research on its driving factors is lacking. Consequently, this paper focuses on the Weiku Oas...
Photocatalytic nitrogen fixation has attracted much attention because of its ability to synthesize ammonia under mild conditions. However, the ammonia yield is still greatly limited by the sluggish charge separation and extremely high N2 dissociation...
Background/Objectives: Accurate anatomic reduction is a major determinant of outcomes after Lisfranc injury, but the optimal fixation method remains controversial. Although screws/plates are commonly used, Kirschner-wire (K-wire) fixation may provide...
Background: S2 alar–iliac (S2AI) fixation crosses the sacroiliac joint, unlike fixation terminating at S1, and may be associated with reduced spinopelvic mobility in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). We compared spinopelvic mobi...
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