In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in magnesium (Mg) and its alloys as
biomaterials for orthopaedic applications, as they possess desirable mechanical properties …

There are three basic concepts that are important to the biomechanics of pedicle screw-
based instrumentation. First, the outer diameter of the screw determines pullout strength …

Additive manufacturing has significant advantages, in the biomedical field, allowing for
customized medical products where complex architectures can be achieved directly. While …

Objective To conduct a biomechanical comparison of a new triangular osteosynthesis and
the standard iliosacral screw osteosynthesis for unstable transforaminal sacral fractures in …

A suture anchor includes a threaded anchor body having a first central bore in
communication with a second central bore. The suture anchor includes an internal eyelet …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Osteoporosis is a major health-care problem that is increasing
in magnitude with the aging population. Such patients are more prone to develop painful …

Crumb rubber and short fibres are introduced into the epoxy polymer core of composite
railway sleepers to reduce cost and improve mechanical performance. The study …

Typical posterior pelvic fixation constructs use one or more large screws inserted from the
lateral iliac cortex into the safe upper sacral ala or body. As a result of the deforming forces …

Background Polyurethane (PU) foam is widely used as a model for cancellous bone. The
higher density foams are used as standard biomechanical test materials, but none of the low …

Osteoporosis is a worldwide disease with a very high prevalence in humans older than 50.
The main clinical consequences are bone fractures, which often lead to patient disability or …