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Lawson ZT, Hollenbeck DL, Silveira CJ, Moreno MR, Robbins AB, Saunders WB. Quasi-static mechanical evaluation of canine cementless total hip replacement broaches: effect of tooth design on broach and stem insertion. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:222. [PMID: 38783269 PMCID: PMC11118540 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04075-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Biomedtrix BFX® cementless total hip replacement (THR) requires the use of femoral broaches to prepare a press-fit envelope within the femur for subsequent stem insertion. Current broaches contain teeth that crush and remove cancellous bone; however, they are not particularly well-suited for broaching sclerotic (corticalized) cancellous bone. In this study, three tooth designs [Control, TG1 (additional V-grooves), TG2 (diamond tooth pattern)] were evaluated with a quasi-static testing protocol and polyurethane test blocks simulating normal and sclerotic bone. To mimic clinical broaching, a series of five sequential broach insertions were used to determine cumulative broaching energy (J) and peak loads during broach insertion. To determine the effect of broach tooth design on THR stem insertion, a BFX® stem was inserted into prepared test blocks and insertion and subsidence energy and peak loads were determined. RESULTS Broach tooth design led to significant differences in broaching energy and peak broaching loads in test blocks of both densities. In low density test blocks, TG1 required the lowest cumulative broaching energy (10.76 ±0.29 J), followed by Control (12.18 ±1.20 J) and TG2 (16.66 ±0.78 J) broaches. In high density test blocks, TG1 required the lowest cumulative broaching energy (32.60 ±2.54 J) as compared to Control (33.25 ±2.16 J) and TG2 (59.97 ±3.07 J). During stem insertion and subsidence testing, stem insertion energy for high density test blocks prepared with Control broaches was 14.53 ± 0.81 J, which was significantly lower than blocks prepared with TG1 (22.53 ± 1.04 J) or TG2 (19.38 ± 3.00 J) broaches. For stem subsidence testing in high density blocks, TG1 prepared blocks required the highest amount of energy to undergo subsidence (14.49 ± 0.49 J), which was significantly greater than test blocks prepared with Control (11.09 ±0.09 J) or TG2 (12.57 ± 0.81 J) broaches. CONCLUSIONS The additional V-grooves in TG1 broaches demonstrated improved broaching performance while also generating press-fit envelopes that were more resistant to stem insertion and subsidence. TG1 broaches may prove useful in the clinical setting; however additional studies that more closely simulate clinical broach impaction are necessary prior to making widespread changes to THR broaches.
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- Zachary T Lawson
- College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 4474 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843-4474, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 4474 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843-4474, USA
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- College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 4474 TAMU, College Station, TX, 77843-4474, USA.
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Zhou Y, Höglund L, Samanta A, Procter P, Persson C. Hydroxyapatite particle shape affects screw attachment in cancellous bone when augmented with hydroxyapatite-containing hydrogels. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 150:106241. [PMID: 37995601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Screw-bone construct failures are a true challenge in orthopaedic implant fixation, particularly in poor quality bone. Whilst augmentation with bone cement can improve the primary stability of screws, there are cements, e.g. PMMA, that may impede blood flow and nutrients and hamper bone remodelling. In this study, soft, non-setting biomaterials based on Hyalectin gels and hydroxyapatite (HA) particles with different morphological parameters were evaluated as potential augmentation materials, using a lapine ex vivo bone model. The pull-out force, stiffness, and work to fracture were considered in evaluating screw attachment. The pull-out force of constructs reinforced with Hyalectin containing irregularly shaped nano-HA and spherically shaped micro-HA particles were found to be significantly higher than the control group (no augmentation material). The pull-out stiffness increased for the micro-HA particles and the work to fracture increased for the irregular nano-HA particles. However, there were no significant augmentation effect found for the spherical shaped nano-HA particles. In conclusion, injectable Hyalectin gel loaded with hydroxyapatite particles was found to have a potentially positive effect on the primary stability of screws in trabecular bone, depending on the HA particle shape and size.
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- Yijun Zhou
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Division of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Sweden.
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Lundin TPO, Pujari-Palmer M, Svensson G, Höglund OV. Canine ex vivo tarsal arthrodesis: fixation by using a new bone tissue glue. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1250147. [PMID: 37799403 PMCID: PMC10548131 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1250147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Arthrodesis, performed as a salvage surgical procedure to treat intractable joint conditions in dogs and cats, is associated with a high incidence of complications intra and postoperative, proving the need for improved and new techniques in arthrodesis surgery. Adding a new resorbable bone glue to the arthrodesis could potentially add fixation strength and lower complications. The objectives of this experimental ex vivo biomechanical study were therefore to develop a biomechanical test model of partial tarsal arthrodesis and to determine whether the new resorbable bone glue (phosphoserine modified cement) produced measurable fixation strength in canine calcaneoquartal arthrodesis, without orthopedic implants. Methods Four biomechanical test models with a total of 35 canine tarsal joints were used. Soft tissues were dissected to 4 different test models with variable contributions from soft tissues. The calcaneoquartal joint was prepared as in vivo arthrodesis and the glue was applied to joint surfaces as a liquid/putty (0.4 cc). After curing for 24 h, a shear force was applied to the joint (1 mm per minute) and the failure strength was recorded. Results Calcaneoquartal joints, where all soft tissues had been completely resected and fixated with glue (1-1.5 cm2 joint surface), withstood 2-5 mm of displacement and an average of 100 ± 58 N/cm2 of shear force (Model 1). Similar adhesive fixation strengths were obtained in Model 2 and 3 with increasing contributions from soft tissues (80 ± 44 and 63 ± 23 N/cm2, p = 0.39, ANOVA). Conclusion The developed biomechanical model was sensitive enough to measure differences in fixation strengths between different glue formulations. The average fixation strength (60-100 N/cm2) should be strong enough to support short-term load bearing in medium sized canines (20 kg). The developed cadaver biomechanical test model is of potential use for other arthrodesis studies. The new resorbable glue can potentially contribute to stability at arthrodesis surgery, acting as a complement to today's standard fixation, metal implants.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Blå Stjärnans Djursjukhus, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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Iamthanaporn K, Aonsong W, Tuntarattanapong P, Yuenyongviwat V. Screw inserting in different phase of cement affect the pull-out strength of cement augmented screws. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 108:103060. [PMID: 34537392 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND For large bone defects, after curettage of aggressive bone tumors; such as giant-cell tumors, cementation with supplement internal fixation was used to prevent subsequent collapse of the cement-bone constructs. The purpose of this study is to compare the pull-out strength of cement augmented screws between inserting screws in the working phase or hard phase of bone cement. HYPOTHESIS Timing at which completed screw insertion takes place affecting the pull-out strength of cement augmented screws. METHODS Pull-out strength was compared between screws; inserted within the working phases of cement, and after the cement was hardened in high viscos cement blocks. Each group consists of 10 cortex screws, 10 cancellous screws and 10 locking screws. The pull-out strength test was followed using the instructions of ASTM F543-13e1 Standard Specification and Test Methods, for Metallic Medical Bone Screws. RESULTS Screws that were inserted in the working phases of cement had significantly higher pull-out strength, than those inserted in hard cement (p=0.021). The pull-out strength was statistically significant in difference among the types of screws (p<0.001), with locking screws having the highest pull-out strength. Furthermore, the pull-out strength of locking screws revealed no significant difference when either; inserted during the working or hardened phases of bone cement. CONCLUSION Insertion of screws during the working periods of PMMA cement had higher pull out strength compared to the hard phase of cement. Hence, we recommend performing internal fixation before cementation after curettage of aggressive bone tumors. However, if the surgeon prefers to pack the cement first, for the benefit of avoiding residual bone defects, we suggest using a locking plate system to achieve comparable pull-out strength. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE In-vitro study.
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- Khanin Iamthanaporn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 90110 Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 90110 Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 90110 Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 90110 Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Vrchovecká K, Pávková-Goldbergová M, Engqvist H, Pujari-Palmer M. Cytocompatibility and Bioactive Ion Release Profiles of Phosphoserine Bone Adhesive: Bridge from In Vitro to In Vivo. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10040736. [PMID: 35453486 PMCID: PMC9044752 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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One major challenge when developing new biomaterials is translating in vitro testing to in vivo models. We have recently shown that a single formulation of a bone tissue adhesive, phosphoserine modified cement (PMC), is safe and resorbable in vivo. Herein, we screened many new adhesive formulations, for cytocompatibility and bioactive ion release, with three cell lines: MDPC23 odontoblasts, MC3T3 preosteoblasts, and L929 fibroblasts. Most formulations were cytocompatible by indirect contact testing (ISO 10993-12). Formulations with larger amounts of phosphoserine (>50%) had delayed setting times, greater ion release, and cytotoxicity in vitro. The trends in ion release from the adhesive that were cured for 24 h (standard for in vitro) were similar to release from the adhesives cured only for 5−10 min (standard for in vivo), suggesting that we may be able to predict the material behavior in vivo, using in vitro methods. Adhesives containing calcium phosphate and silicate were both cytocompatible for seven days in direct contact with cell monolayers, and ion release increased the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in odontoblasts, but not pre-osteoblasts. This is the first study evaluating how PMC formulation affects osteogenic cell differentiation (ALP), cytocompatibility, and ion release, using in situ curing conditions similar to conditions in vivo.
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- Kateřina Vrchovecká
- Department of Pathology Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (K.V.); (M.P.-G.)
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- Department of Pathology Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (K.V.); (M.P.-G.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Material Science, Uppsala University, 75103 Uppsala, Sweden
- Correspondence: (H.E.); (M.P.-P.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Material Science, Uppsala University, 75103 Uppsala, Sweden
- Correspondence: (H.E.); (M.P.-P.)
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Grzeszczak A, Lewin S, Eriksson O, Kreuger J, Persson C. The Potential of Stereolithography for 3D Printing of Synthetic Trabecular Bone Structures. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14133712. [PMID: 34279283 PMCID: PMC8269906 DOI: 10.3390/ma14133712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Synthetic bone models are used to train surgeons as well as to test new medical devices. However, currently available models do not accurately mimic the complex structure of trabecular bone, which can provide erroneous results. This study aimed to investigate the suitability of stereolithography (SLA) to produce synthetic trabecular bone. Samples were printed based on synchrotron micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) images of human bone, with scaling factors from 1 to 4.3. Structure replicability was assessed with micro-CT, and mechanical properties were evaluated by compression and screw pull-out tests. The overall geometry was well-replicated at scale 1.8, with a volume difference to the original model of <10%. However, scaling factors below 1.8 gave major print artefacts, and a low accuracy in trabecular thickness distribution. A comparison of the model–print overlap showed printing inaccuracies of ~20% for the 1.8 scale, visible as a loss of smaller details. SLA-printed parts exhibited a higher pull-out strength compared to existing synthetic models (Sawbones ™), and a lower strength compared to cadaveric specimens and fused deposition modelling (FDM)-printed parts in poly (lactic acid). In conclusion, for the same 3D model, SLA enabled higher resolution and printing of smaller scales compared to results reported by FDM.
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- Ana Grzeszczak
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (S.L.); (C.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +46-760-376-722
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (S.L.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (O.E.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, 751 23 Uppsala, Sweden; (O.E.); (J.K.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (S.L.); (C.P.)
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Robo C, Wenner D, Ubhayasekera SJKA, Hilborn J, Öhman-Mägi C, Persson C. Functional Properties of Low-Modulus PMMA Bone Cements Containing Linoleic Acid. J Funct Biomater 2021; 12:5. [PMID: 33477310 PMCID: PMC7839050 DOI: 10.3390/jfb12010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Acrylic bone cements modified with linoleic acid are a promising low-modulus alternative to traditional high-modulus bone cements. However, several key properties remain unexplored, including the effect of autoclave sterilization and the potential use of low-modulus cements in other applications than vertebral augmentation. In this work, we evaluate the effect of sterilization on the structure and stability of linoleic acid, as well as in the handling properties, glass transition temperature, mechanical properties, and screw augmentation potential of low-modulus cement containing the fatty acid. Neither 1H NMR nor SFC-MS/MS analysis showed any detectable differences in autoclaved linoleic acid compared to fresh one. The peak polymerization temperature of the low-modulus cement was much lower (28-30 °C) than that of the high-modulus cement (67 °C), whereas the setting time remained comparable (20-25 min). The Tg of the low-modulus cement was lower (75-78 °C) than that of the high-stiffness cement (103 °C). It was shown that sterilization of linoleic acid by autoclaving did not significantly affect the functional properties of low-modulus PMMA bone cement, making the component suitable for sterile production. Ultimately, the low-modulus cement exhibited handling and mechanical properties that more closely match those of osteoporotic vertebral bone with a screw holding capacity of under 2000 N, making it a promising alternative for use in combination with orthopedic hardware in applications where high-stiffness augmentation materials can result in undesired effects.
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- Céline Robo
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (C.R.); (D.W.); (C.Ö.-M.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (C.R.); (D.W.); (C.Ö.-M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Polymer Chemistry, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (C.R.); (D.W.); (C.Ö.-M.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Division of Applied Materials Science, Uppsala University, 751 21 Uppsala, Sweden; (C.R.); (D.W.); (C.Ö.-M.)
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Kirillova A, Nillissen O, Liu S, Kelly C, Gall K. Reinforcement and Fatigue of a Bioinspired Mineral-Organic Bioresorbable Bone Adhesive. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001058. [PMID: 33111508 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Bioresorbable bone adhesives may provide remarkable clinical solutions in areas ranging from fixation and osseointegration of permanent implants to the direct healing and fusion of bones without permanent fixation hardware. Mechanical properties of bone adhesives are critical for their successful application in vivo. Reinforcement of a tetracalcium phosphate-phosphoserine bone adhesive is investigated using three degradable reinforcement strategies: poly(lactic-co-glycolic) (PLGA) fibers, PLGA sutures, and chitosan lactate. All three approaches lead to higher compressive strengths of the material and better fatigue performance. Reinforcement with PLGA fibers and chitosan lactate results in a 100% probability of survival of samples at 20 MPa maximum compressive stress level, which is almost ten times higher compared to compressive loads observed in the intervertebral discs of the spine in vivo. High adhesive shear strength of 5.1 MPa is achieved for fiber-reinforced bone adhesive by tuning the surface architecture of titanium samples. Finally, biological and biomechanical performance of the fiber-reinforced adhesive is evaluated in a rabbit distal femur osteotomy model, showing the potential of the bone adhesive for clinical use.
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- Alina Kirillova
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Pratt School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Pratt School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Pratt School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Pratt School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Pratt School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering Pratt School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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Goossens Q, Vancleef S, Leuridan S, Pastrav LC, Mulier M, Desmet W, Vander Sloten J, Denis K. The Use of a Vibro-Acoustic Based Method to Determine the Composite Material Properties of a Replicate Clavicle Bone Model. J Funct Biomater 2020; 11:jfb11040069. [PMID: 32987709 PMCID: PMC7712050 DOI: 10.3390/jfb11040069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Replicate bones are widely used as an alternative for cadaveric bones for in vitro testing. These composite bone models are more easily available and show low inter-specimen variability compared to cadaveric bone models. The combination of in vitro testing with in silico models can provide further insights in the evaluation of the mechanical behavior of orthopedic implants. An accurate numerical representation of the experimental model is important to draw meaningful conclusions from the numerical predictions. This study aims to determine the elastic material constants of a commonly used composite clavicle model by combining acoustic experimental and numerical modal analysis. The difference between the experimental and finite element (FE) predicted natural frequencies was minimized by updating the elastic material constants of the transversely isotropic cortical bone analogue that are provided by the manufacturer. The longitudinal Young's modulus was reduced from 16.00 GPa to 12.88 GPa and the shear modulus was increased from 3.30 GPa to 4.53 GPa. These updated material properties resulted in an average natural frequency difference of 0.49% and a maximum difference of 1.73% between the FE predictions and the experimental results. The presented updated model aims to improve future research that focuses on mechanical simulations with clavicle composite bone models.
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- Quentin Goossens
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.V.); (S.L.); (L.C.P.); (J.V.S.); (K.D.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.V.); (S.L.); (L.C.P.); (J.V.S.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.V.); (S.L.); (L.C.P.); (J.V.S.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.V.); (S.L.); (L.C.P.); (J.V.S.); (K.D.)
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- Division of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, MSD Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.V.); (S.L.); (L.C.P.); (J.V.S.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (S.V.); (S.L.); (L.C.P.); (J.V.S.); (K.D.)
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Wu D, Pujari-Palmer M, Bojan A, Palmquist A, Procter P, Öhman-Mägi C, Ferguson SJ, Isaksson P, Persson C. The effect of two types of resorbable augmentation materials - a cement and an adhesive - on the screw pullout pullout resistance in human trabecular bone. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 110:103897. [PMID: 32957202 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.103897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Augmentation materials, such as ceramic and polymeric bone cements, have been frequently used to improve the physical engagement of screws inserted into bone. While ceramic, degradable cements may ultimately improve fixation stability, reports regarding their effect on early fixation stability have been inconsistent. On the other hand, a newly developed degradable ceramic adhesive that can bond with tissues surrounding the screw, may improve the pullout performance, ensure early stability, and subsequent bony integration. The aim of this study was to investigate failure mechanisms of screw/trabecular bone constructs by comparing non-augmented screws with screws augmented with a calcium phosphate cement or an adhesive, i.e. a phosphoserine-modified calcium phosphate. Pullout tests were performed on screws inserted into trabecular cylinders extracted from human femoral bone. Continuous and stepwise pullout loading was applied with and without real-time imaging in a synchrotron radiation micro-computed tomograph, respectively. Statistical analysis that took the bone morphology into account confirmed that augmentation with the adhesive supported significantly higher pullout loads compared to cement-augmented, or non-augmented screws. However, the adhesive also allowed for a higher injection volume compared to the cement. In-situ imaging showed cracks in the vicinity of the screw threads in all groups, and detachment of the augmentation materials from the trabecular bone in the augmented specimens. Additional cracks at the periphery of the augmentation and the bone-material interfaces were only observed in the adhesive-augmented specimen, indicating a contribution of surface bonding to the pullout resistance. An adhesive that has potential for bonding with tissues, displayed superior pullout resistance, compared to a brushite cement, and may be a promising material for cementation or augmentation of implants.
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- Dan Wu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Sweden.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Sweden
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Li M, Yu Y, Shi Y, Zhou Y, Zhang W, Hua H, Ge J, Zhang Z, Ye D, Yang C, Wang S. Decreased Osteogenic Ability of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Leading to Impaired Periodontal Tissue Repair in BRONJ Patients. Stem Cells Dev 2020; 29:156-168. [PMID: 31801410 DOI: 10.1089/scd.2019.0151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is a severe adverse reaction, which results in progressive bone destruction in the maxillofacial region of patients. To date, the pathological mechanisms remain largely unclear. Recently, we found that BRONJ patient had significantly deep periodontal pockets and severe periodontal bone defects before the exposed necrotic bone. Human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) play key roles in physiological maintenance and regeneration of periodontal tissues. However, the activities of hPDLSCs derived from BRONJ lesions and the role of hPDLSCs in BRONJ periodontal defect repair remain poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the role of hPDLSCs in BRONJ. In this study, we found that the capacities of cell proliferation, adhesion, and migration of hPDLSCs derived from BRONJ lesions (BRONJ-hPDLSCs) were significantly decreased compared with control-hPDLSCs. BRONJ-hPDLSCs underwent early apoptosis compared with control-hPDLSCs. Importantly, we first demonstrated that BRONJ-hPDLSCs exhibited impaired osteogenic differentiation abilities in ectopic osteogenesis of nude mice. The above results suggested that the impaired BRONJ-hPDLSCs may be an important factor in deficient periodontal repair of BRONJ lesions and provide new insight into the underlying mechanism of BRONJ.
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- Mengyu Li
- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center of Oral Disease, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Goossens Q, Pastrav LC, Mulier M, Desmet W, Vander Sloten J, Denis K. Two Different Methods to Measure the Stability of Acetabular Implants: A Comparison Using Artificial Acetabular Models. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20010254. [PMID: 31906330 PMCID: PMC6983091 DOI: 10.3390/s20010254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The total number of total hip arthroplasties is increasing every year, and approximately 10% of these surgeries are revisions. New implant design and surgical techniques are evolving quickly and demand accurate preclinical evaluation. The initial stability of cementless implants is one of the main concerns of these preclinical evaluations. A broad range of initial stability test methods is currently used, which can be categorized into two main groups: Load-to-failure tests and relative micromotion measurements. Measuring relative micromotion between implant and bone is recognized as the golden standard for implant stability testing as this micromotion is directly linked to the long-term fixation of cementless implants. However, specific custom-made set-ups are required to measure this micromotion, with the result that numerous studies opt to perform more straightforward load-to-failure tests. A custom-made micromotion test set-up for artificial acetabular bone models was developed and used to compare load-to-failure (implant push-out test) with micromotion and to assess the influence of bone material properties and press-fit on the implant stability. The results showed a high degree of correlation between micromotion and load-to-failure stability metrics, which indicates that load-to-failure stability tests can be an appropriate estimator of the primary stability of acetabular implants. Nevertheless, micromotions still apply as the golden standard and are preferred when high accuracy is necessary. Higher bone density resulted in an increase in implant stability. An increase of press-fit from 0.7 mm to 1.2 mm did not significantly increase implant stability.
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- Quentin Goossens
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Campus Group T, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Campus Group T, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, PMA Division, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Campus Group T, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section, KU Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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3D-printed PLA/HA composite structures as synthetic trabecular bone: A feasibility study using fused deposition modeling. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2019; 103:103608. [PMID: 32090935 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Additive manufacturing has significant advantages, in the biomedical field, allowing for customized medical products where complex architectures can be achieved directly. While additive manufacturing can be used to fabricate synthetic bone models, this approach is limited by the printing resolution, at the level of the trabecular bone architecture. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the possibilities of using fused deposition modeling (FDM) to this end. To better mimic real bone, both in terms of mechanical properties and biodegradability, a composite of degradable polymer, poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and hydroxyapatite (HA) was used as the filament. Three PLA/HA composite formulations with 5-10-15 wt% HA were evaluated, and scaled up human trabecular bone models were printed using these materials. Morphometric and mechanical properties of the printed models were evaluated by micro-computed tomography, compression and screw pull out tests. It was shown that the trabecular architecture could be reproduced with FDM and PLA by applying a scaling factor of 2-4. The incorporation of HA particles reduced the printing accuracy, with respect to morphology, but showed potential for enhancement of the mechanical properties. The scaled-up models displayed comparable, or slightly enhanced, strength compared to the commonly used polymeric foam synthetic bone models (i.e. Sawbones). Reproducing the trabecular morphology by 3D printed PLA/HA composites appears to be a promising strategy for synthetic bone models, when high printed resolution can be achieved.
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Bystrom JL, Pujari-Palmer M. Phosphoserine Functionalized Cements Preserve Metastable Phases, and Reprecipitate Octacalcium Phosphate, Hydroxyapatite, Dicalcium Phosphate, and Amorphous Calcium Phosphate, during Degradation, In Vitro. J Funct Biomater 2019; 10:E54. [PMID: 31783637 PMCID: PMC6963472 DOI: 10.3390/jfb10040054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Phosphoserine modified cements (PMC) exhibit unique properties, including strong adhesion to tissues and biomaterials. While TTCP-PMCs remodel into bone in vivo, little is known regarding the bioactivity and physiochemical changes that occur during resorption. In the present study, changes in the mechanical strength and composition were evaluated for 28 days, for three formulations of αTCP based PMCs. PMCs were significantly stronger than unmodified cement (38-49 MPa vs. 10 MPa). Inclusion of wollastonite in PMCs appeared to accelerate the conversion to hydroxyapatite, coincident with slight decrease in strength. In non-wollastonite PMCs the initial compressive strength did not change after 28 days in PBS (p > 0.99). Dissolution/degradation of PMC was evaluated in acidic (pH 2.7, pH 4.0), and supersaturated fluids (simulated body fluid (SBF)). PMCs exhibited comparable mass loss (<15%) after 14 days, regardless of pH and ionic concentration. Electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray analysis revealed that significant amounts of brushite, octacalcium phosphate, and hydroxyapatite reprecipitated, following dissolution in acidic conditions (pH 2.7), while amorphous calcium phosphate formed in SBF. In conclusion, PMC surfaces remodel into metastable precursors to hydroxyapatite, in both acidic and neutral environments. By tuning the composition of PMCs, durable strength in fluids, and rapid transformation can be obtained.
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- Applied Material Science, Department of Engineering, Uppsala University, 75121 Uppsala, Sweden;
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Ewald A, Kreczy D, Brückner T, Gbureck U, Bengel M, Hoess A, Nies B, Bator J, Klammert U, Fuchs A. Development and Bone Regeneration Capacity of Premixed Magnesium Phosphate Cement Pastes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E2119. [PMID: 31266228 PMCID: PMC6651064 DOI: 10.3390/ma12132119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Magnesium phosphate cements (MPC) have been demonstrated to have a superior bone regeneration capacity due to their good solubility under in vivo conditions. While in the past only aqueous MPC pastes have been applied, the current study describes the fabrication and in vitro/in vivo testing of an oil-based calcium doped magnesium phosphate (CaMgP) cement paste. Premixed oil-based pastes with CaMgP chemistry combine the advantages of conventional MPC such as high mechanical strength and good resorbability with a prolonged shelf-life and an easier clinical handling. The pastes set in an aqueous environment and predominantly form struvite and achieve a compressive strength of ~8-10 MPa after setting. The implantation into a drill-hole defect at the distal femoral condyle of New Zealand white rabbits over a course of 6 and 12 weeks demonstrated good biocompatibility of the materials without the formation of soft connective tissue or any signs of inflammation. In contrast to a hydroxyapatite forming reference paste, the premixed CaMgP pastes showed subsequent degradation and bony regeneration. The CaMgP cement pastes presented herein are promising bone replacement materials with excellent material properties for an improved and facilitated clinical application.
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- Andrea Ewald
- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- INNOTERE GmbH, Meissner Strasse 191, 01445 Radebeul, Germany
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- INNOTERE GmbH, Meissner Strasse 191, 01445 Radebeul, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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Kirillova A, Kelly C, Windheim N, Gall K. Bioinspired Mineral-Organic Bioresorbable Bone Adhesive. Adv Healthc Mater 2018; 7:e1800467. [PMID: 29938916 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201800467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Revised: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bioresorbable bone adhesives have potential to revolutionize the clinical treatment of the human skeletal system, ranging from the fixation and osteointegration of permanent implants to the direct healing and fusion of bones without permanent fixation hardware. Despite an unmet need, there are currently no bone adhesives in clinical use that provide a strong enough bond to wet bone while possessing good osteointegration and bioresorbability. Inspired by the sandcastle worm that creates a protective tubular shell around its body using a proteinaceous adhesive, a novel bone adhesive is introduced, based on tetracalcium phosphate and phosphoserine, that cures in minutes in an aqueous environment and provides high bone-to-bone adhesive strength. The new material is measured to be 10 times more adhesive than bioresorbable calcium phosphate cement and 7.5 times more adhesive than non-resorbable poly(methyl methacrylate) bone cement, both of which are standard of care in the clinic today. The bone adhesive also demonstrates chemical adhesion to titanium approximately twice that of its adhesion to bone, unlocking the potential for adherence to metallic implants during surrounding bony incorporation. Finally, the bone adhesive is shown to demonstrate osteointegration and bioresorbability over a 52-week period in a critically sized distal femur defect in rabbits.
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- Alina Kirillova
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Edmund T. Pratt Jr., School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Edmund T. Pratt Jr., School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Edmund T. Pratt Jr., School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Edmund T. Pratt Jr., School of Engineering Duke University Durham NC 27708 USA
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De Pieri A, Ribeiro S, Tsiapalis D, Eglin D, Bohner M, Dubruel P, Procter P, Zeugolis DI, Bayon Y. Joint academic and industrial efforts towards innovative and efficient solutions for clinical needs. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2018; 29:129. [PMID: 30066293 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-018-6136-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The 4th Translational Research Symposium (TRS) was organised at the annual meeting of the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB) 2017, Athens, Greece, with a focus on 'Academia-Industry Clusters of Research for Innovation Catalysis'. Collaborations between research institutes and industry can be sustained in several ways such as: European Union (EU) funded consortiums; syndicates of academic institutes, clinicians and industries; funding from national governments; and private collaborations between universities and companies. Invited speakers from industry and research institutions presented examples of these collaborations in the translation of research ideas or concepts into marketable products. The aim of the present article is to summarize the key messages conveyed during these lectures. In particular, emphasis is put on the challenges to appropriately identify and select unmet clinical needs and their translation by ultimately implementing innovative and efficient solutions achieved through joint academic and industrial efforts.
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- Andrea De Pieri
- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
- Proxy Biomedical Ltd., Coilleach, Spiddal, Galway, Ireland
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- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
- Medtronic Sofradim Production, Trevoux, France
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- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- RMS Foundation, Bischmattstrasse 12, P.O. Box 203, 2544, Bettlach, Switzerland
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Ghent University, Krijgslaan 281 S4 Bis, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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- CPP SARL Divonne les Bains, 01220, Divonne les Bains, France
- Applied Materials Science, Dept Eng. Sciences, Uppsala University, 752 37, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Regenerative, Modular & Developmental Engineering Laboratory (REMODEL), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
- Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM), National University of Galway Ireland (NUI Galway), Galway, Ireland
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- Medtronic Sofradim Production, Trevoux, France.
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