Abstract. Objectives. Investigate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as an alternative to Computerised Tomography (CT) when calculating kinematics using Biplane Video
Crosslinking has been already used for about 80 years to enhance the longevity of polyethylene cables. The polymer alteration has been achieved with peroxide, silane or irradiation. The medical devices industry discovered the benefit of this technology for its tribological applications like hip or knee bearings in the 2000s as crosslinking improves considerably the abrasion resistance of the material. The more current methods used are Gamma and Beta irradiation. On the basis of economical (rising prices of Cobalt), environmental (the radioactive source can not be turned off), technological (low dose rate) drawbacks for Gamma respectively low penetration for Beta irradiation we decided to investigate an alternative technology: the
A comprehensive understanding of the self-repair abilities of menisci and their overall function in the knee joint requires three-dimensional information. However, previous investigations of the meniscal blood supply have been limited to two-dimensional imaging methods, which fail to accurately capture tissue complexity. In this study, micro-CT was used to analyse the 3D microvascular structure of the meniscus, providing a detailed visualization and precise quantification of the vascular network. A contrast agent (μAngiofil®) was injected directly into the femoral artery of cadaver legs to provide the proper contrast enhancement. First, the entire knee joint was analysed with micro-CT, then to increase the applicable resolution the lateral and medial menisci were excised and investigated with a maximum resolution of up to 4 μm. The resulting micro-CT datasets were analysed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Key parameters of the vascular network, such as vascular volume fraction, vessel radius, vessel length density, and tortuosity, were separately determined for the lateral and medial meniscus, and their four circumferential zones defined by Cooper. In accordance with previous literature, the quantitative micro-CT data confirm a decrease in vascular volume fraction along the meniscal zones. The highest concentration of blood vessels was measured in the meniscocapsular region 0, which is characterized by vascular segments with a significantly larger average radius. Furthermore, the highest vessel length density observed in zone 0 suggests a more rapid delivery of oxygen and nutrients compared to other regions. Vascular tortuosity was detected in all circumferential regions, indicating the occurrence of vascular remodelling in all tissue areas. In conclusion, micro-CT is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows for the visualization of the internal structure of an object in three dimensions. These advanced 3D vascular analyses have the potential to establish new surgical approaches that rely on the healing potential of specific areas of the meniscus.
Appropriate in vivo models can be used to understand atrophic non-union pathophysiology. In these models,
Anterior-posterior (AP) x-rays are routinely taken following total hip replacement to assess placement and orientation of implanted components. Pelvic orientation at the time of an AP
The CCI mobile bearing ankle implant used at our orthopedic department 2010–2013, was abandoned due to failures and findings of bone loss at revision. The aim of this study was to a) Determine our true revision rate, b) Investigate accuracy of measuring prevalence, size and location of periprosthetic bone cysts through
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 is concerned with: “the making of safety measures in regard to radioactive substances and the emission of ionising radiation”. Responsibility is placed upon the Practitioner, Operator, Referrer and employer. A clinical evaluation of the outcome of each medical exposure must be recorded.” In Ayr Hospital Radiologist report A&E
Summary Statement. The circle theorem is a simple and effective measurement tool for estimating acetabular version after total hip arthroplasty. Introduction. Position of the acetabular cup is a major factor in the range of motion and risk of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty. However, there is no well established technique for accurately and easily estimating acetabular cup version intraoperatively or postoperatively. The objective of this study was to evaluate a recently proposed method for measuring acetabular cup version on a single plain
Radiological assessment of the cement mantle is used routinely to determine the outcome of total hip replacement. We performed a simulated replacement arthroplasty on cadaver femora and took standard postoperative
The Adora RSA (NRT, Denmark) is a new stereo
Direct ink writing (DIW) has gained considerable attention in production of personalized medical implants. Laponite nanoclay is added in polycaprolactone (PCL) to improve printability and bioactivity for bone implants. The 3D structure of DIW printed PCL/Laponite products was qualitatively evaluated using micro-CT. PCL/LP composite ink was formulated by dissolving 50% m/v PCL in dichloromethane with Laponite loading of up to 30%. The rheological properties of the inks were determined using Discovery HR-2 rheometer. A custom-made direct ink writer was used to fabricate both porous scaffold with 0°/90° lay-down pattern, and solid dumbbell-shaped specimens (ASTM D638 Type IV) with two printing orientations, 0° and 90° to the loading direction in tensile testing. The 3D structure of specimens was assessed using a micro-CT. Independent t-tests were performed with significance level at p<0.05.Abstract
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Objectives. The aim of the current study was to assess whether calcaneal broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) can predict whole body and regional dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)-derived bone mass in healthy, Australian children and adolescents at different stages of maturity. Methods. A total of 389 boys and girls across a wide age range (four to 18 years) volunteered to participate. The estimated age of peak height velocity (APHV) was used to classify children into pre-, peri-, and post-APHV groups. BUA was measured at the non-dominant heel with quantitative ultrasonometry (QUS) (Lunar Achilles Insight, GE), while bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) were examined at the femoral neck, lumbar spine and whole body (DXA, XR-800, Norland). Associations between BUA and DXA-derived measures were examined with Pearson correlations and linear regression. Participants were additionally ranked in quartiles for QUS and DXA measures in order to determine agreement in rankings. Results. For the whole sample, BUA predicted 29% of the study population variance in whole body BMC and BMD, 23% to 24% of the study population variance in lumbar spine BMC and BMD, and 21% to 24% of the variance in femoral neck BMC and BMD (p < 0.001). BUA predictions were strongest for the most mature participants (pre-APHV R. 2. = 0.03 to 0.19; peri-APHV R. 2. = 0.05 to 0.17; post-APHV R. 2. = 0.18 to 0.28) and marginally stronger for girls (R. 2. = 0.25-0.32, p < 0.001) than for boys (R. 2. = 0.21-0.27, p < 0.001). Agreement in quartile rankings between QUS and DXA measures of bone mass was generally poor (27.3% to 38.2%). Conclusion. Calcaneal BUA has a weak to moderate relationship with DXA measurements of bone mass in children, and has a tendency to misclassify children on the basis of quartile rankings. Cite this article: B. K. Weeks, R. Hirsch, R. C. Nogueira, B. R. Beck. Is calcaneal broadband ultrasound attenuation a valid index of dual-energy
Summary Statement. Pincer deformities are involved in the genesis of femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI). Radiographic patterns suggestive of pincer deformities are common among general population. Prevalence of the pincer deformities among general population may be overestimated if only plain
Summary Statement. In this study, we employed a novel imaging modalities, the synchrotron radiation microcomputed tomography (SRμCT) to visualise the 3D morphology of the spinal cord microvasculature and successfully obtained the 3D images. Introduction. Understanding the morphology of the spinal cord microvasculature in three-dimensions (3D) is limited by the lack of an effective high-resolution imaging technique. In this study, we used two novel imaging modalities, conventional
Summary Statement. We successfully delineated the 3D micro morphology of chondrocytes in patella-patellar tendon using IL-XPCT for the first time. Compared with conventional histology, IL-XPCT can not only provide a higher resolution imgaing but also keep the 3D integrity of the specimen. Introduction. The morphology of the bone-tendon junction was complex and quite different from other organs, which result the injured bone-tendon junction repair process too slowly. To study the micro morphology of the bone-tendon junction in 3D may have a great significant value to revealing the repair mechanisms of this pathological process and accelerating injured bone-tendon junction repair. However, it was hindered by the convention methods such as histologic section. In our study, a novel imaging tool, synchrotron radiation based in-line
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There is continued concern over complication rates (20–30% of cases) in locked proximal humeral plating. The most common sequelae of this is screw penetration of the humeral head. This is associated with natural settling of the fracture, malreducition in varus, insufficent medial support of the fracture. The proximity of the screws to the articular surface can also be influential on outcome if collapse occurs. Our operative technique is to establish the rotation of the humeral head where the drill appears closest to the articular margin (by sequential xray screening) and subtract from this to avoid intra-articular penetration of the humeral head. 55 Consecutive patients of average age 56.4 years (14.7–86.1), 17 male and 38 females, who underwent PHILOS plating were identified using Bluespier database. Xrays were analysed for fracture pattern, restoration of neck-shaft angle, plate positioning, number and configuration of screws and presence of screw penetration both intra-operatively and at postoperative follow-up. There were 6.07 screws used per head (total 330). There was one intraoperative screw penetration and 3 patients had evidence of screw penetration at follow-up, which required implant removal (total screw penetration rate of 7%). There was one case of AVN. The mean neck shaft angle was 137 degrees (anatomical 135 degrees). Accurate reduction of fractures and placement of screws in the humeral head using image intensifier can act to minimise risk of screw penetration and make some of the complications of locked proximal humeral plating avoidable.
Abstract. Background. Post operative
The most important outcome predictor of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) is the shape of the healed femoral head. However, the deformity of the femoral head is currently evaluated by non-reproducible, categorical, and qualitative classifications. In this regard, recent advances in computer vision might provide the opportunity to automatically detect and delineate the outlines of bone in radiographic images for calculating a continuous measure of femoral head deformity. This study aimed to construct a pipeline for accurately detecting and delineating the proximal femur in
Malalignment is often postulated as the main reason for the high failure rate of total ankle replacements (TARs). Only a few studies have been performed to correlate radiographic TAR malalignment to the clinical outcome, but no consistent trends between TAR alignment parameters and the clinical outcome were found. No standard TAR alignment measurement method is present, so reliable comparison between studies is difficult. Standardizing TAR alignment measurements and increasing measurable parameters on