Many pathological conditions are predominantly associated with oxidative stress, arising
from reactive oxygen species (ROS); therefore, the modulation of redox activities has been a …

Percutaneous and permucosal devices such as catheters, infusion pumps, orthopedic, and
dental implants are commonly used in medical treatments. However, these useful devices …

In direct skeletal attachment (DSA) of limb prostheses, a construct is implanted into an
amputee's residuum bone and protrudes out of the residuum's skin. This technology …

This review focuses on materials and methods used to induce phenotypic changes in
macrophages and fibroblasts. Herein, we give a brief overview on how changes in …

A holistic biointegration of percutaneous bone-anchored metallic prostheses with both hard
and soft tissues dictates their longevity in the human body. While titanium (Ti) has nearly …

Bioactive wound dressings that are capable of regulating the local wound microenvironment
have attracted a very large interest in the field of regenerative medicine. Macrophages have …

Percutaneous implants are widely used in clinical practice. However, infection is the main
clinical problem of percutaneous implants. Titanium dioxide nanotubes are suitable for …

Percutaneous implants osseointegrated into the residuum of a person with limb amputation
need to provide mechanical stability and protection against infections. Although significant …

As medicine advances and physicians are able to provide patients with innovative solutions,
including placement of temporary or permanent medical devices that drastically improve …

Background Despite the number of advantages of bone-anchored prostheses, their use in
patients is limited due to the lack of complete skin–implant integration. The objective of the …