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Siverino C, Tirkkonen-Rajasalo L, Freitag L, Günther C, Thompson K, Styger U, Zeiter S, Eglin D, Stadelmann VA. Restoring implant fixation strength in osteoporotic bone with a hydrogel locally delivering zoledronic acid and bone morphogenetic protein 2. A longitudinal in vivo microCT study in rats. Bone 2024; 180:117011. [PMID: 38176642 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2023.117011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
Abstract
Osteoporosis poses a major public health challenge, and it is characterized by low bone mass, deterioration of the microarchitecture of bone tissue, causing a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fractures and complicating bone fixation, particularly screw implantation. In the present study, our aim was to improve implant stability in osteoporotic bone using a thermoresponsive hyaluronan hydrogel (HA-pNIPAM) to locally deliver the bisphosphonate zoledronic acid (ZOL) to prevent bone resorption and bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) to induce bone formation. Adult female Wistar rats (n = 36) were divided into 2 treatment groups: one group of SHAM-operated animals and another group that received an ovariectomy (OVX) to induce an osteoporotic state. All animals received a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) screw in the proximal tibia. In addition, subgroups of SHAM or OVX animals received either the HA-pNIPAM hydrogel without or with ZOL/BMP2, placed into the defect site prior to screw implantation. Periprosthetic bone and implant fixation were monitored using longitudinal in vivo microCT scanning post-operatively and at 3, 6, 9, 14, 20 and 28 days. Histological assessment was performed post-mortem. Our data showed that pure hydrogel has no impact of implant fixation The ZOL/BMP2-hydrogel significantly increased bone-implant contact and peri-implant bone fraction, primarily through reduced resorption. STATEMENT OF CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Local delivery of ZOL and BMP2 using a biocompatible hydrogel improved implant stability in osteoporotic bone. This approach could constitute a potent alternative to systemic drug administration and may be useful in avoiding implant loosening in clinical settings.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland; Mines Saint-Étienne, Univ Jean Monnet, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, Saint-Étienne, France.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland; Schulthess Klinik, Department of Research and Development, Zürich, Switzerland.
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Yang X, Wang Q, Zhang Y, He H, Xiong S, Chen P, Li C, Wang L, Lu G, Xu Y. A dual-functional PEEK implant coating for anti-bacterial and accelerated osseointegration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 224:113196. [PMID: 36764204 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been widely applied in biomedical engineering. However, the unsatisfactory bioactivity essentially limits the clinical application of PEEK. In this study, a simply immersing method was proposed to fabricate a dual-functional PEEK with antibacterial properties and enhanced bone integration. Firstly, the surface of PEEK was modified with a polydopamine (PDA) coating by incubating at dopamine solution. Afterward, the PEEK-PDA was modified with manganese (Mn) and silver (Ag) ions by the soaking method to fabricate the PEEK-PDA-Mn/Ag. The physicochemical capabilities of PEEK-PDA-Mn/Ag were further explored in the ions release, wettability, morphology, and element distributions. PEEK-PDA-Mn/Ag obviously accelerated the adhesion and distribution of MC3T3-E1 cells, indicating favorable biosafety in vitro. Meanwhile, the osteogenic properties of PEEK-PDA-Mn and PEEK-PDA-Mn/Ag were proved by the increased expression of osteogenic genes, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and mineralization in vitro. Additionally, the wide antibacterial capabilities of PEEK-PDA-Mn/Ag were proved in both Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) in vitro. Furthermore, the PEEK-PDA-Mn/Ag was antibacterial with capability in enhancing osseointegration in vivo. Overall, the simply immersing method can modify the surface of PEEK, giving the bioactivity, biocompatibility, and antibacterial ability to the composited PEEK, which could be applied as an orthopedic implant in clinical.
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- Xin Yang
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China; Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, Anhui, China.
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- Department of orthopedics, Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou 215500, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, No. 188 Shizi Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, China.
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Becker K, Rauch N, Brunello G, Azimi S, Beller M, Hüfner M, Nienkemper M, Schwarz-Herzke B, Drescher D. Bone remodelling patterns around orthodontic mini-implants migrating in bone: an experimental study in rat vertebrae. Eur J Orthod 2021; 43:708-717. [PMID: 34476491 PMCID: PMC8643410 DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjab065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background Orthodontic implant migration has been clinically observed in presence of continuous loading forces. Recent studies indicate that osteocytes play a crucial role in this phenomenon. Objectives Aim of this study was to investigate local osteocytic gene expression, protein expression, and bone micro-structure in peri-implant regions of pressure and tension. Material and methods The present work reports a complementary analysis to a previous micro-computed tomography study. Two customized mini-implants were placed in one caudal rat vertebra and connected by a nickel–titanium contraction spring generating different forces (i.e. 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 N). Either at 2 or 8 weeks, the vertebrae were harvested and utilized for 1. osteocytic gene expression using laser capture micro-dissection on frozen sections coupled with qPCR, 2. haematoxylin–eosin staining for qualitative and quantitative analyses, 3. immunofluorescence staining and analysis, and 4. bone-to-implant contact on undecalcified samples. Results At the two time points for all the performed analyses no significant differences were observed with respect to the applied force magnitudes and cell harvesting localization. However, descriptive histological analysis revealed remarkable bone remodelling at 2 weeks of loading. At 8 weeks the implants were osseointegrated and, especially in 1.0 and 1.5 N groups, newly formed bone presented a characteristic load bearing architecture with trabecula oriented in the direction of the loading. Conclusions The present study confirmed that stress-induced bone remodelling is the biological mechanism of orthodontic implant migration. Bone apposition was found at ‘tension’ and ‘pressure’ sites thus limiting implant migration over time.
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- Kathrin Becker
- Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Oral Surgery, University Clinic of Düsseldorf, Germany.,Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Italy
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems, University of Düsseldorf, Germany.,Systems Biology of Lipid Metabolism, University of Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Düsseldorf, Germany.,Private Practice, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic of Düsseldorf, Germany
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Longitudinal time-lapse in vivo micro-CT reveals differential patterns of peri-implant bone changes after subclinical bacterial infection in a rat model. Sci Rep 2020; 10:20901. [PMID: 33262377 PMCID: PMC7708479 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77770-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Subclinical infection associated with orthopedic devices can be challenging to diagnose. The goal of this study was to evaluate longitudinal, microcomputed tomography (microCT) imaging in a rat model of subclinical orthopedic device-related infection caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis and four different Cutibacterium (previously Propionibacterium) acnes strains, and compare outcomes with non-inoculated and historical S. aureus-inoculated controls. Sterile screws or screws colonized with bacteria were placed in the tibia of 38 adult Wistar rats [n = 6 sterile screws; n = 6 S. epidermidis-colonized screws; n = 26 C. acnes-colonized screws (covering all three main subspecies)]. Regular microCT scans were taken over 28 days and processed for quantitative time-lapse imaging with dynamic histomorphometry. At euthanasia, tissues were processed for semiquantitative histopathology or quantitative bacteriology. All rats receiving sterile screws were culture-negative at euthanasia and displayed progressive bony encapsulation of the screw. All rats inoculated with S. epidermidis-colonized screws were culture-positive and displayed minor changes in peri-implant bone, characteristic of subclinical infection. Five of the 17 rats in the C. acnes inoculated group were culture positive at euthanasia and displayed bone changes at the interface of the screw and bone, but not deeper in the peri-implant bone. Dynamic histomorphometry revealed significant differences in osseointegration, bone remodeling and periosteal reactions between groups that were not measurable by visual observation of still microCT images. Our study illustrates the added value of merging 3D microCT data from subsequent timepoints and producing inherently richer 4D data for the detection and characterization of subclinical orthopedic infections, whilst also reducing animal use.
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Li Z, Betts D, Kuhn G, Schirmer M, Müller R, Ruffoni D. Mechanical regulation of bone formation and resorption around implants in a mouse model of osteopenic bone. J R Soc Interface 2020; 16:20180667. [PMID: 30890053 DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2018.0667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Although mechanical stimulation is considered a promising approach to accelerate implant integration, our understanding of load-driven bone formation and resorption around implants is still limited. This lack of knowledge may delay the development of effective loading protocols to prevent implant loosening, especially in osteoporosis. In healthy bone, formation and resorption are mechanoregulated processes. In the intricate context of peri-implant bone regeneration, it is not clear whether bone (re)modelling can still be load-driven. Here, we investigated the mechanical control of peri-implant bone (re)modelling with a well-controlled mechanobiological experiment. We applied cyclic mechanical loading after implant insertion in tail vertebrae of oestrogen depleted mice and we monitored peri-implant bone response by in vivo micro-CT. Experimental data were combined with micro-finite element simulations to estimate local tissue strains in (re)modelling locations. We demonstrated that a substantial increase in bone mass around the implant could be obtained by loading the entire bone. This augmentation could be attributed to a large reduction in bone resorption rather than to an increase in bone formation. We also showed that following implantation, mechanical regulation of bone (re)modelling was transiently lost. Our findings should help to clarify the role of mechanical stimulation on the maintenance of peri-implant bone mass.
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- Zihui Li
- 1 Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland
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- 1 Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland
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- 1 Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland
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- 1 Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland
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- 1 Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich , Zurich , Switzerland.,3 Mechanics of Biological and Bioinspired Materials Laboratory, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Liège , Liège , Belgium
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Freitag L, Günther C, Eberli U, Fürst A, Zeiter S, Stadelmann VA. Relative effects of age on implant integration in a rat model: A longitudinal in vivo microct study. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:541-552. [PMID: 30575124 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The effect of age on implant fixation in bone is not always considered during the design of preclinical models. The decision on animal's age is often related to practical or historical reasons, which ultimately may affect the reproducibility of results. This study aimed to quantify the effect of age by monitoring the fixation of contrast-enhanced PEEK screws in rats, hypothesizing that the kinetics of fixation is impaired in older animals but that age effects are less severe than osteoporotic effects. The time course of implant fixation was investigated in healthy rats at 24, 40, and 60 weeks of age; and in ovariectomized rats. Implant fixation was monitored using in-vivo microCT and dynamic histomorphometry during 1 month. The rats were euthanized 28 days post screw insertion. The data was analyzed both in absolute value and after normalization to baseline bone mass. In absolute terms, greater age had a detrimental effect on bone implant contact, bone fraction, implant stiffness, and bone remodeling but less than ovariectomy. Interestingly, once data was normalized to baseline bone mass this effect disappeared, suggesting that the physiologic response to implant placement was not affected by age. In conclusion, implant fixation kinetics is less affected by age than by baseline bone mass in this rat model. Animals of different ages can therefore be compared but data must be construed relatively to baseline bone mass and not in absolute terms. © 2018 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 9999:1-12, 2018.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland.,Klinik für Pferdechirurgie, Vetsuisse-Fakultät der Universität Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Klinik für Pferdechirurgie, Vetsuisse-Fakultät der Universität Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland.,Schulthess Clinic, Department of Research and Development, Zürich, Switzerland
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Analysis of the Osteogenic Effects of Biomaterials Using Numerical Simulation. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:6981586. [PMID: 28116309 PMCID: PMC5237768 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6981586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We describe the development of an optimization algorithm for determining the effects of different properties of implanted biomaterials on bone growth, based on the finite element method and bone self-optimization theory. The rate of osteogenesis and the bone density distribution of the implanted biomaterials were quantitatively analyzed. Using the proposed algorithm, a femur with implanted biodegradable biomaterials was simulated, and the osteogenic effects of different materials were measured. Simulation experiments mainly considered variations in the elastic modulus (20–3000 MPa) and degradation period (10, 20, and 30 days) for the implanted biodegradable biomaterials. Based on our algorithm, the osteogenic effects of the materials were optimal when the elastic modulus was 1000 MPa and the degradation period was 20 days. The simulation results for the metaphyseal bone of the left femur were compared with micro-CT images from rats with defective femurs, which demonstrated the effectiveness of the algorithm. The proposed method was effective for optimization of the bone structure and is expected to have applications in matching appropriate bones and biomaterials. These results provide important insights into the development of implanted biomaterials for both clinical medicine and materials science.
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Steiner JA, Ferguson SJ, van Lenthe GH. Screw insertion in trabecular bone causes peri-implant bone damage. Med Eng Phys 2016; 38:417-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2016.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Revised: 12/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pawlikowski M, Barcz K. Non-linear viscoelastic constitutive model for bovine cortical bone tissue. Biocybern Biomed Eng 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbe.2016.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Li Z, Kuhn G, von Salis-Soglio M, Cooke SJ, Schirmer M, Müller R, Ruffoni D. In vivo monitoring of bone architecture and remodeling after implant insertion: The different responses of cortical and trabecular bone. Bone 2015; 81:468-477. [PMID: 26303288 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2015.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The mechanical integrity of the bone-implant system is maintained by the process of bone remodeling. Specifically, the interplay between bone resorption and bone formation is of paramount importance to fully understand the net changes in bone structure occurring in the peri-implant bone, which are eventually responsible for the mechanical stability of the bone-implant system. Using time-lapsed in vivo micro-computed tomography combined with new composite material implants, we were able to characterize the spatio-temporal changes of bone architecture and bone remodeling following implantation in living mice. After insertion, implant stability was attained by a quick and substantial thickening of the cortical shell which counteracted the observed loss of trabecular bone, probably due to the disruption of the trabecular network. Within the trabecular compartment, the rate of bone formation close to the implant was transiently higher than far from the implant mainly due to an increased mineral apposition rate which indicated a higher osteoblastic activity. Conversely, in cortical bone, the higher rate of bone formation close to the implant compared to far away was mostly related to the recruitment of new osteoblasts as indicated by a prevailing mineralizing surface. The behavior of bone resorption also showed dissimilarities between trabecular and cortical bone. In the former, the rate of bone resorption was higher in the peri-implant region and remained elevated during the entire monitoring period. In the latter, bone resorption rate had a bigger value away from the implant and decreased with time. Our approach may help to tune the development of smart implants that can attain a better long-term stability by a local and targeted manipulation of the remodeling process within the cortical and the trabecular compartments and, particularly, in bone of poor health.
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- Zihui Li
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium.
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In Vivo MicroCT Monitoring of Osteomyelitis in a Rat Model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:587857. [PMID: 26064928 PMCID: PMC4429214 DOI: 10.1155/2015/587857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 10/30/2014] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Infection associated with orthopedic implants often results in bone loss and requires surgical removal of the implant. The aim of this study was to evaluate morphological changes of bone adjacent to a bacteria-colonized implant, with the aim of identifying temporal patterns that are characteristic of infection. In an in vivo study with rats, bone changes were assessed using in vivo microCT at 7 time points during a one-month postoperative period. The rats received either a sterile or Staphylococcus aureus-colonized polyetheretherketone screw in the tibia. Bone-implant contact, bone fraction, and bone changes (quiescent, resorbed, and new bone) were calculated from consecutive scans and validated against histomorphometry. The screw pullout strength was estimated from FE models and the results were validated against mechanical testing. In the sterile group, bone-implant contact, bone fraction, and mechanical fixation increased steadily until day 14 and then plateaued. In the infected group, they decreased rapidly. Bone formation was reduced while resorption was increased, with maximum effects observed within 6 days. In summary, the model presented is capable of evaluating the patterns of bone changes due to implant-related infections. The combined use of longitudinal in vivo microCT imaging and image-based finite element analysis provides characteristic signs of infection within 6 days.
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Kettenberger U, Latypova A, Terrier A, Pioletti DP. Time course of bone screw fixation following a local delivery of Zoledronate in a rat femoral model - a micro-finite element analysis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2015; 45:22-31. [PMID: 25679481 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Revised: 01/03/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A good fixation of osteosynthesis implants is crucial for a successful bone healing but often difficult to achieve in osteoporotic patients. One possible solution to this issue is the local delivery of bisphosphonates in direct proximity to the implants, A critical aspect of this method, that has not yet been well investigated, is the time course of the implant fixation following the drug release. Usual destructive mechanical tests require large numbers of animals to produce meaningful results. Therefore, a micro-finite element (microFE) approach was chosen to analyze implant fixation. In vivo micro computed tomography (microCT) scans were obtained, first weekly and later bi-weekly, after implantation of polymeric screws in the femoral condyles of ovariectomized rats. In one half of the animals, Zoledronate was released from a hydrogel matrix directly in the peri-implant bone stock, the other animals were implanted only with screws as control. The time course of the implant fixation was investigated with linear elastic microFE models that were created based on in vivo microCT scans. The numerical models were validated against experimental pullout-tests measurements in an additional cadaver study. The microFE analysis revealed a significant increase in force at yield of the Zoledronate treated group compared to the control group. The force of the treated group was 28% higher after 17 days of screw implantation, 42% higher after 31 days. The significant difference persisted until the end of the in vivo study at day 58 (p<0.01). The early onset and prolonged duration of the implant anchorage improvement that was found in this study indicates the great potential of Zoledronate-loaded hydrogel for an enhancement of osteosynthesis implant fixation in impaired bone.
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- Ulrike Kettenberger
- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Institute of Bioengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland.
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