A review of biomimetic and biodegradable magnetic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering and oncology

G Paltanea, V Manescu, I Antoniac, A Antoniac… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bone defects characterized by limited regenerative properties are considered a priority in
surgical practice, as they are associated with reduced quality of life and high costs. In bone …

Clinical complications of biodegradable screws for ligament injuries

DM Ramos, R Dhandapani, A Subramanian… - Materials Science and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) plays a crucial role stabilizing the knee joint while
connecting tibia to femur. Lack of proper treatment of injured ACL can lead to meniscus tear …

Preparation and characterization of hydroxyapatite coating by magnetron sputtering on Mg–Zn–Ag alloys for orthopaedic trauma implants

L Dragomir, A Antoniac, V Manescu, A Robu… - Ceramics …, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of the present paper was to evaluate the effect of hydroxyapatite coatings on the two
types of Mg–Zn–Ag alloys as a possible solution to control magnesium alloy degradation …

Essential oils as antimicrobial active substances in wound dressings

D Gheorghita, E Grosu, A Robu, LM Ditu, IM Deleanu… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Wound dressings for skin lesions, such as bedsores or pressure ulcers, are widely used for
many patients, both during hospitalization and in subsequent treatment at home. To improve …

Failure analysis of a humeral shaft locking compression plate—Surface investigation and simulation by finite element method

IV Antoniac, DI Stoia, B Ghiban, C Tecu, F Miculescu… - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
A case study of a failed humeral shaft locking compression plate is presented, starting with a
clinical case where failure occurred and an implant replacement was required. This study …

Bone cements used for hip prosthesis fixation: the influence of the handling procedures on functional properties observed during in vitro study

A Robu, R Ciocoiu, A Antoniac, I Antoniac, AD Raiciu… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The failure of hip prostheses is a problem that requires further investigation and analysis.
Although total hip replacement is an extremely successful operation, the number of revision …

In vitro antibacterial activity of some plant essential oils against four different microbial strains

D Gheorghita, A Robu, A Antoniac, I Antoniac, LM Ditu… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study evaluates the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of five essential oils (EO):
pine oil, thyme oil, sage oil, fennel oil, and eucalyptus essential oils. To identify the chemical …

Failure Analysis of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Tibial Insert in Total Knee Arthroplasty

V Manescu, I Antoniac, A Antoniac, G Paltanea… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Knee osteoarthritis is treated based on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) interventions. The most
frequent failure cause identified in surgical practice is due to wear and oxidation processes …

Failure analysis of retrieved osteosynthesis implants

M Nica, B Cretu, D Ene, I Antoniac, D Gheorghita… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Failure of osteosynthesis implants is an intricate matter with challenging management that
calls for efficient investigation and prevention. Using implant retrieval analysis combined …

Harnessing the Potential of PLGA Nanoparticles for Enhanced Bone Regeneration

M Hassan, HA Abdelnabi, S Mohsin - Pharmaceutics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Recently, nanotechnologies have become increasingly prominent in the field of bone tissue
engineering (BTE), offering substantial potential to advance the field forward. These …