An overview of enhancing the performance of medical implants with nanocomposites

M Ramezani, ZM Ripin - Journal of Composites Science, 2023 - mdpi.com
Medical implants are essential tools for treating chronic illnesses, restoring physical function,
and improving the quality of life for millions of patients worldwide. However, implant failures …

Nanotechnology development in surgical applications: recent trends and developments

F Abaszadeh, MH Ashoub, G Khajouie… - European journal of …, 2023 - Springer
This paper gives a detailed analysis of nanotechnology's rising involvement in numerous
surgical fields. We investigate the use of nanotechnology in orthopedic surgery …

[HTML][HTML] Cytotoxicity studies and antibacterial modification of poly (ethylene 2, 5-furandicarboxylate) nonwoven

M Svyntkivska, T Makowski, R Pawlowska… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Novel poly (ethylene 2, 5-furandicarboxylate) PEF nonwovens were produced by
solution electrospinning and further modification. To improve the wettability of the …

Controlled swelling of biomaterial devices for improved antifouling polymer coatings

AH Jesmer, AST Marple, RG Wylie - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Nonspecific interactions between cells and implantable elastomers often leads to failure
modes for devices such as catheters, cosmetic and reconstructive implants, and sensors. To …

Finite element analysis and in vitro tests on endurance life and durability of composite bone substitutes

AA Seraji, R Nahavandi, A Kia… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Bone structures facilitate the regeneration and repair of bone tissue in regions where it has
been damaged or destroyed, either temporarily or permanently. Therefore, the bone's …

An Update on Implant-Associated Malignancies and Their Biocompatibility

GC Keane Tahmaseb, AM Keane, JA Foppiani… - International journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Implanted medical devices are widely used across various medical specialties for numerous
applications, ranging from cardiovascular supports to orthopedic prostheses and cosmetic …

Cell dynamics and metabolism of the foreign body response: characterizing host-biomaterial interactions for next-generation medical implant biocompatibility

N Callaghan, CA Rempe, Z Froom, K Medd… - Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Implantable medical devices (IMDs) collectively represent a critical mainstay in modern
medicine. Used in many chronic diseases and in acute surgical interventions, IMDs are often …

Peptides conjugation on biomaterials: chemical conjugation approaches and their promoted multifunction for biomedical applications

J Kim, Y Choi, J Park, HY Lee, J Choi - Biotechnology and Bioprocess …, 2024 - Springer
Researchers have made significant efforts to attach peptides to various biomaterials,
resulting in diverse functionalities. By harnessing the advantages of peptides, functions such …

Immune response to foreign materials in spinal fusion surgery

J Cai, W Wang, P Cai, B Cao - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Spinal fusion surgery is a common procedure used to stabilize the spine and treat back pain.
The procedure involves the use of foreign materials such as screws, rods, or cages, which …

INVITED DISCUSSION ON: Prepectoral Versus Subpectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: Evaluation of Patient's Quality of Life and Satisfaction with …

MP Ceravolo, R de Vita - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2023 - Springer
Subpectoral pocket creates increased soft-tissue implant coverage; it is, however,
associated with increased pain secondary to muscle dissection and animation deformity …