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Sorensen HH, Magnussen RA, DiBartola AC, Mallory NT, Litsky AS, Stoodley P, Swinehart SD, Duerr RA, Kaeding CC, Flanigan DC. Influence of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm on the mechanical strength of soft tissue allograft. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:466-472. [PMID: 35526143 PMCID: PMC9640764 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We sought to determine the impact of bacterial inoculation and length of exposure on the mechanical integrity of soft tissue tendon grafts. Cultures of Staphylococcus epidermidis were inoculated on human tibialis posterior cadaveric tendon to grow biofilms. A low inoculum in 10% growth medium was incubated for 30 min to replicate conditions of clinical infection. Growth conditions assessed included inoculum concentrations of 100, 1000, 10,000 colony-forming units (CFUs). Tests using the MTS Bionix system were performed to assess the influence of bacterial biofilms on tendon strength. Load-to-failure testing was performed on the tendons, and the ultimate tensile strength was obtained from the maximal force and the cross-sectional area. Displacements of tendon origin to maximal displacement were normalized to tendon length to obtain strain values. Tendon force-displacement and stress-strain relationships were calculated, and Young's modulus was determined. Elastic modulus and ultimate tensile strength decreased with increasing bioburden. Young's modulus was greater in uninoculated controls compared to tendons inoculated at 10,000 CFU (p = 0.0011) but unaffected by bacterial concentrations of 100 and 1000 CFU (p = 0.054, p = 0.078). Increasing bioburden was associated with decreased peak load to failure (p = 0.043) but was most significant compared to the control under the 10,000 and 1000 CFU growth conditions (p = 0.0005, p = 0.049). The presence of S. epidermidis increased elasticity and decreased ultimate tensile stress of human cadaveric tendons, with increasing effect noted with increasing bioburden.
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- Hanna H. Sorensen
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Program,The Ohio State University Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine Medical Student Research Program
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- The Ohio State University Department of Orthopaedics,Ohio State University Department of Biomedical Engineering
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- The Ohio State University Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity,The Ohio State University Department of Orthopaedics,National Centre for Advanced Tribology at Southampton (nCATS) and National Biofilm Innovation Centre (NBIC), Dept. Mechanical Engineering, University of Southampton, UK
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Hanlon J, Hudson CC, Litsky AS, Jones SC. Mechanical evaluation of canine sacroiliac joint stabilization using two short screws. Vet Surg 2022; 51:1061-1069. [PMID: 35929727 PMCID: PMC9804304 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility and mechanical stability of sacroiliac (SI) joint stabilization using 2 short 3.5 mm cortical screws, each spanning an average of 23% of the width of the sacral body. STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric experimental study. SAMPLE POPULATION Twenty-four canine pelvis specimens. METHODS Pelvis specimens were prepared by disarticulation of the left SI joint and osteotomy of the left pubis and left ischium, and stabilized using a single long lag screw (LLS), 2 short lag screws (SLS) or 2 short positional screws (SPS). Computed tomography (CT) imaging was used to determine standardized screw lengths for each group and was repeated following implant insertion. Specimens were secured within a servohydraulic test frame and loaded through the acetabulum to simulate weight bearing under displacement control at 4 mm/min for 20 mm total displacement. Group mechanical testing data were compared. RESULTS Peak load, yield load, and stiffness were more than 2 times greater in both the SLS and SPS groups when compared with the LLS group. No mechanical difference was identified between the short-screw groups. CONCLUSION Sacroiliac luxation fixation using 2 short screws created a stronger, stiffer construct when compared with fixation using a single lag screw spanning 60% of the width of the sacral body. No mechanical advantage was observed between short screws inserted in positional vs. lag fashion. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Sacroiliac luxation fixation using 2 short screws creates a mechanically superior construct with a larger region of acceptable implant positioning and potentially reduced risk of iatrogenic injury compared with conventional fixation.
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- John Hanlon
- Department of Veterinary Clinical SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Engineering, The Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA,Department of OrthopaedicsCollege of Medicine, Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical SciencesCollege of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State UniversityColumbusOhioUSA,Bark City Veterinary SpecialistsPark City, UtahUSA
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Moreno CR, Santschi EM, Janes J, Liu J, Kim DG, Litsky AS. Compression generated by cortical screws in an artificial bone model of an equine medial femoral condylar cyst. Vet Surg 2022; 51:833-842. [PMID: 35394080 PMCID: PMC9321887 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Objective Determine compression generated by lag and neutral screws over 12 h using two bone analogs. Study design Experimental study. Sample population Bone analogs were made of composite synthetic bone (CSB) or three‐dimensional printed polylactic acid (PLA). Analogs had a 2 mm exterior shell with a 10 mm thick internal layer of open‐cell material. Methods Bone analogs were opposed, making a 4‐sided box with open ends. A central channel contained the sensor and the screws passed through it to engage both paired analogs. Four screw/analog conditions were tested: neutral and lag screw with bicortical engagement, neutral and lag screw with unicortical engagement. All screws were tightened to 2 Nm torque and compression values recorded at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 6, and 12 h (six trials per condition). Medians were compared across groups for statistical significance. Results There was no difference in median compression between lag and neutral bicortical screws. For PLA, greater median compression was generated by neutral (median 437 N) and lag (median 379 N) bicortical screws compared to neutral unicortical screws (median 208 N, p < .001); lag bicortical screws generated greater median compression than lag unicortical screws (median 265 N, p = .012). For CSB, lag bicortical screws (median 293 N) generated greater median compression than neutral unicortical screws (median 228 N, p = .008). Conclusion Lag and neutral screws generated similar compression. Bicortical screws had higher median compression than unicortical screws in bone analogs. Clinical significance Neutral screws generate compression in cancellous bone analogs that can be increased with bicortical bone engagement.
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- Caitlin R Moreno
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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- Equine Programs, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Orthodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Orthodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Departments of Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Clough WT, Dycus DL, Barnhart MD, Hulse DA, Litsky AS. Combined center of rotation of angulation-based leveling osteotomy and tibial tuberosity transposition: An ex vivo mechanical study. Vet Surg 2022; 51:489-496. [PMID: 35258115 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the technique of combined center of rotation of angulation (CORA)-based leveling osteotomy (CBLO) with tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT) and to compare the load to failure between CBLO combined with TTT and CBLO or TTT alone. STUDY DESIGN Ex vivo study. SAMPLE POPULATION Twelve pairs of cadaveric pelvic limbs. METHODS Six pairs of cadaveric tibia were tested in each group (CBLO-TTT versus CBLO) and (CBLO-TTT versus TTT) with each limb randomly assigned to a treatment group. Construct stability was determined by applying a tensile force to each patellar tendon until failure occurred. Load at failure and mode of failure were recorded for each specimen. RESULTS No difference in mean load to failure was identified between CBLO-TTT (897 N) and CBLO alone (943 N) (P = .81). There was also no difference in the mean load to failure between the CBLO-TTT (928 N) and TTT alone (1046 N) (P = .12). CONCLUSION Performing a TTT in combination with a CBLO does not weaken the construct failure to load when compared with each procedure performed alone. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE A combined CBLO and TTT could be considered a viable option for concurrent management of a cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifle and medial patella luxation.
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- W Tyler Clough
- MedVet Medical and Cancer Center for Pets, Worthington, Ohio, USA
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- Nexus Veterinary Bone & Joint Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomechanical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Department of Orthopedics, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Moreno CR, Santschi EM, Younkin JT, Larson RL, Litsky AS. The failure mode of a mechanically loaded equine medial femoral condyle analog with a void and the impact of lag and neutral screw placement. Vet Surg 2022; 51:474-481. [PMID: 35102588 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the failure method of simulated equine medial femoral condyle (MFC) subchondral bone defects under compression and the influence of screw placement on failure resistance. STUDY DESIGN In vitro study. SAMPLE POPULATION Composite disks (CD) simulating the moduli of yearling bone in the MFC. METHODS Four CD conditions were tested, all with a 12.7 mm void (n = 6 per condition): intact (no void), void only, void with a 4.5 mm screw placed in neutral fashion, and void with a 4.5 mm screw placed in lag fashion. Composite disks of each condition were tested under monotonic compression to 6000 N and cyclic compression to 10 000 cycles. Observable failure, load at first observable failure, and displacement at peak 2000 N load were compared among conditions. RESULTS Specimens failed by cracking at the superior aspect of the void or the screw exit hole. After monotonic loading, cracks were observed 6/6 CD with a void, 6/6 CD with a void/lag screw, and 5/6 CD with a void/neutral screw. After cyclical testing, cracks were noted only on the superior aspect of 6/6 CD with a void and 3/6 CD with a void/lag screw. Displacement at peak load was 0.06 mm (intact), 0.32 mm (void), 0.24 mm (void/lag screw), and 0.11 mm (void/neutral screw). CONCLUSION Model MFC voids failed by superior cracking that was resisted by lag and neutral screw placement. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Neutral screws may be an acceptable treatment for subchondral lucencies in the MFC.
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- Caitlin R Moreno
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
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- Departments of Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the biomechanical behaviour of a novel distraction-fusion system, consisting of an intervertebral distraction screw, pedicle locking screws and connecting rods, in the canine caudal cervical spine. STUDY DESIGN Biomechanical study in cadaveric canine cervicothoracic (C3-T3) spines (n = 6). Cadaveric spines were harvested, stripped of musculature, mounted on a four-point bending jig, and tested using non-destructive four-point bending loads in extension (0-100 N), flexion (0-60 N) and lateral bending (0-40 N). Angular displacement was recorded from reflective optical trackers rigidly secured to C5, C6 and C7. Data for primary and coupled motions were collected from intact spines and following surgical stabilization (after ventral annulotomy and nucleotomy) with the new implant system. RESULTS As compared with the intact spine, instrumentation significantly reduced motion at the operated level (C5-C6) with a concomitant non-significant increase at the adjacent level (C6-C7). CONCLUSION The combination of a locking pedicle screw-rod system and intervertebral spacer provides an alternative solution for surgical distraction-stabilization in the canine caudal cervical spine and supports the feasibility of using this new implant system in the management of disc-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy in dogs. The increase in motion at C6-C7 may suggest the potential for adjacent level effects and clinical trials should be designed to address this.
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- Claudia Zindl
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Departments of Orthopaedics and Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Kalamaras AB, Wavreille V, Jones SC, Litsky AS, Selmic L. Impact of microwave ablation treatment on the biomechanical properties of the distal radius in the dog: A cadaveric study. Vet Surg 2020; 49:1388-1395. [PMID: 32706150 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether microwave ablation (MWA) modifies the biomechanical properties of the normal distal radius in the dog to better estimate the clinical impact of MWA as a tool for the treatment of neoplastic bone lesions. STUDY DESIGN Biomechanical experimental study. SAMPLE POPULATION Sixteen pairs of dog forelimbs from 16 canine cadavers. METHODS From each pair of forelimbs, one radius was randomly assigned to an MWA group, and the other radius was randomly assigned to a control group. Bone tunnels were created in each distal radial epiphysis for a length of 6 cm toward the middiaphysis. In the MWA group, the ablation probe was inserted into the bone tunnel for a series of three ablation treatments. Specimens were then tested in three-point bending to acute failure with the middle point located 3 cm from the distal articular surface (middle of the ablated zone). Load and displacement were continuously recorded to determine maximum displacement and peak load before failure. Data were analyzed with noninferiority tests. RESULTS The mean peak loads for the control group and MWA group were 1641.9 N and 1590.9 N, respectively. Microwave ablation-treated radii were not biomechanically inferior to control radii (P < .0001). CONCLUSION Microwave ablation of normal cadaveric dog distal radii did not affect the maximum displacement and peak load before failure. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Microwave ablation does not affect biomechanical bending properties of the distal radius in the dog. Future studies, both cadaveric and in vivo, are required to evaluate the impact of MWA on neoplastic bone.
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- Alexandra B Kalamaras
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University College of Engineering, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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Zide AN, Jones SC, Litsky AS, Kieves NR. A Cadaveric Evaluation of Pin and Tension Band Configuration Strength for Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomy Fixation. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2019; 33:9-14. [PMID: 31470443 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the load at failure and mode of failure of four constructs used to stabilize a tibial tuberosity osteotomy, including two vertically aligned pins (V), two horizontally aligned pins (H), two vertically aligned pins with a tension band wire (V-TB) and two horizontally aligned pins with a tension band wire (H-TB). STUDY DESIGN Eighteen pairs of cadaveric tibiae were randomized to receive a TB or no TB. One limb was randomized to be in the H or V group. The contralateral limb was then assigned to the opposite configuration. One pair of limbs was used as a control. A tensile force was applied to the patellar ligament until construct failure. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the mean load at failure of the H (595 N) and V (556 N) groups or between H-TB (1032 N) and V-TB groups (1034 N) (p = 0.487 and p = 0.238, respectively). The TB constructs were significantly stronger than the pin only constructs (p < 0.001). The mode of failure was similar for the pin only constructs, regardless of pin orientation. The TB constructs and control tibias failed at similar loads, most commonly by patellar ligament rupture. CONCLUSION The use of vertically aligned pins versus horizontally aligned pins does not affect construct strength. These results support the placement of pins in a vertically or horizontally aligned fashion. When performing a tibial tuberosity osteotomy, the addition of a TB adds significant strength to the construct.
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- Amy N Zide
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States.,Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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McMains MC, Jain N, Malik AT, Cerier E, Litsky AS, Yu E. A Biomechanical Analysis of Lateral Interbody Construct and Supplemental Fixation in Adjacent-Segment Disease of the Lumbar Spine. World Neurosurg 2019; 128:e694-e699. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jones SC, Howard J, Bertran J, Johnson B, Pozzi A, Litsky AS, Wittum TE, Kieves N. Measurement of Shoulder Abduction Angles in Dogs: An Ex Vivo Study of Accuracy and Repeatability. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2019; 32:427-432. [PMID: 31226723 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy and repeatability of the shoulder abduction test and to assess the effect of transection of the medial shoulder support structures in canine cadavers. MATERIALS AND METHODS The shoulder abduction angle was measured by three separate observers, both with the shoulder extended and at a neutral angle. Shoulder abduction was then measured, using craniocaudal fluoroscopic images. Arthroscopy was performed in all shoulder joints, with the medial support structures transected in one shoulder of each dog. The three observers again measured shoulder abduction angles in all dogs. Shoulder abduction was measured again using fluoroscopy. Accuracy and repeatability of the abduction test were assessed using linear mixed models. RESULTS All three observers had different measured abduction angles when compared with fluoroscopy (p < 0.01); however, the experienced surgeon had an error of only 2.9°. Inter-observer repeatability was poor, with all three observers having different abduction measurements (p < 0.001). Intra-observer repeatability, however, indicated no differences on repeated measurements (p = 0.26). Placing the shoulder at a neutral standing angle, and transection of support structures caused an average increase in abduction by 8.2° (p < 0.001) and 4.4° respectively. CONCLUSION Significant variation exists between observers performing this test, increased accuracy seen in the more experienced observer. Shoulder flexion angle can significantly affect measured abduction angles.
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- Stephen C Jones
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department for Small Animals, Vetsuisse University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, College of Engineering, Columbus, Ohio, United States.,Department of Orthopaedics, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Barnhart MD, Bufkin BW, Litsky AS. Biomechanical Comparison of Four Methods of Fixation of a Polymeric Cranial Cruciate Ligament in the Canine Femur and Tibia. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2019; 32:112-116. [PMID: 30759483 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of four different methods of artificial cranial cruciate ligament fixation in canine cadaveric tibias and femurs. METHODS Femurs and tibias from skeletally mature large breed canine cadavers were assigned into four fixation groups: group 1, 4.5-mm interference screw (IS); group 2, 4.5-mm IS and 4.0-mm screw and spiked washer (SW); group 3, 5.0-mm IS; group 4, 5.0-mm IS + SW. RESULTS The mean ultimate load was significantly greater for femur fixations than for tibias, when a SW was added, and for 5.0-mm IS compared with 4.5-mm sizes. There was also a significant interaction between SW and IS size. A SW significantly increased stiffness, a 5.0-mm IS in femurs provided more stiffness than 4.5-mm IS and was greater than 5.0-mm IS in tibias. In tibias, a 4.5-mm IS was stiffer than a 5.0-mm IS and a 4.5 IS + SW had greater stiffness than a 5.0-mm IS + SW. Groups 1 to 3 and tibias in group 4 failed by artificial ligament pullout. Nine femurs in group 4 failed by fracture, 5 by artificial ligament pullout, and 1 by artificial ligament tearing. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE A 5.0-mm IS + SW provided superior artificial ligament fixation strength in femurs and tibias compared with a 4.5-mm IS without SW. Overall, artificial ligament fixation with 5.0-mm IS in femurs had the mechanical characteristics that most closely matched those reported in normal canine cranial cruciate ligaments.
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- MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers, Mobile, Alabama, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Zindl C, Litsky AS, Fitzpatrick N, Allen MJ. Kinematic behavior of a novel pedicle screw-rod fixation system for the canine lumbosacral joint. Vet Surg 2017; 47:114-124. [DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2016] [Revised: 05/16/2017] [Accepted: 06/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Claudia Zindl
- Department of Veterinary Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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Hettlich BF, Fosgate GT, Litsky AS. Biomechanical Comparison of 2 Veterinary Locking Plates to Monocortical Screw/Polymethylmethacrylate Fixation in Canine Cadaveric Cervical Vertebral Column. Vet Surg 2016; 46:95-102. [DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Bianca F. Hettlich
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Production Animal Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Pretoria; Pretoria South Africa
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- Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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Morrison EJ, Litsky AS, Allen MJ, Fosgate GT, Hettlich BF. Evaluation of Three Human Cervical Fusion Implants for Use in the Canine Cervical Vertebral Column. Vet Surg 2016; 45:901-908. [DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Emily J. Morrison
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics; College of Medicine, Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Engineering, Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine; University of Cambridge; United Kingdom
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- Department of Production Animal Studies; Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria; South Africa
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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Mazumder R, Schroeder S, Mo X, Litsky AS, Clymer BD, White RD, Kolipaka A. In vivo magnetic resonance elastography to estimate left ventricular stiffness in a myocardial infarction induced porcine model. J Magn Reson Imaging 2016; 45:1024-1033. [PMID: 27533317 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To estimate change in left ventricular (LV) end-systolic and end-diastolic myocardial stiffness (MS) in pigs induced with myocardial infarction (MI) with disease progression using cardiac magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) and to compare it against ex vivo mechanical testing, LV circumferential strain, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) relaxometry parameters (T1 , T2 , and extracellular volume fraction [ECV]). MATERIALS AND METHODS MRI (1.5T) was performed on seven pigs, before surgery (Bx), and 10 (D10), and 21 (D21) days after creating MI. Cardiac MRE-derived MS was measured in infarcted region (MIR) and remote region (RR), and validated against mechanical testing-derived MS obtained postsacrifice on D21. Circumferential strain and MRI relaxometry parameters (T2 , T1 , and ECV) were also obtained. Multiparametric analysis was performed to determine correlation between cardiac MRE-derived MS and 1) strain, 2) relaxometry parameters, and 3) mechanical testing. RESULTS Mean diastolic (D10: 5.09 ± 0.6 kPa; D21: 5.45 ± 0.7 kPa) and systolic (D10: 5.72 ± 0.8 kPa; D21: 6.34 ± 1.0 kPa) MS in MIR were significantly higher (P < 0.01) compared to mean diastolic (D10: 3.97 ± 0.4 kPa; D21: 4.12 ± 0.2 kPa) and systolic (D10: 5.08 ± 0.6 kPa; and D21: 5.16 ± 0.6 kPa) MS in RR. The increase in cardiac MRE-derived MS at D21 (MIR) was consistent and correlated strongly with mechanical testing-derived MS (r(diastolic) = 0.86; r(systolic) = 0.89). Diastolic MS in MIR demonstrated a negative correlation with strain (r = 0.58). Additionally, cardiac MRE-derived MS demonstrated good correlations with post-contrast T1 (r(diastolic) = -0.549; r(systolic) = -0.741) and ECV (r(diastolic) = 0.548; r(systolic) = 0.703), and no correlation with T2 . CONCLUSION As MI progressed, cardiac MRE-derived MS increased in MIR compared to RR, which significantly correlated with mechanical testing-derived MS, T1 and ECV. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2017;45:1024-1033.
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- Ria Mazumder
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 205 Dreese Laboratories, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Department of Radiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Center for Biostatistics, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Department of Orthopaedics, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 205 Dreese Laboratories, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine-Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, 244 Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine-Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, 244 Davis Heart & Lung Research Institute, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Curtis BD, Fajolu O, Ruff ME, Litsky AS. Fixation of Metacarpal Shaft Fractures: Biomechanical Comparison of Intramedullary Nail Crossed K-Wires and Plate-Screw Constructs. Orthop Surg 2016; 7:256-60. [PMID: 26311101 DOI: 10.1111/os.12195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Metacarpal (MC) fractures are very common, accounting for 18% of all fractures distal to the elbow. Many MC fractures can be treated non-operatively; however, some are treated most effectively with surgical stabilization, for which there are multiple methods. It was postulated that plates would have a significantly higher (P < 0.05) load to failure than crossed K(XK)-wires and that intramedullary metacarpal nails (IMNs) and XK-wires would have equivalent load to failure. METHODS Mid-diaphyseal transverse fractures were created in 36 synthetic metacarpals and stabilized using nails, XK-wires or non-locking plates. Three-point bending was performed with continuous recording of load and displacement. Statistical analysis was performed using single factor ANOVA and Scheffe's test. Statistical significance was defined as P < 0.05. RESULTS Biomechanical testing revealed significant differences between groups in load-to-failure. Average load to failure was significantly greater in the plate (1669 ± 322 N) than the XK-wire (146 ± 56 N) or IMN (110 ± 43 N) groups. The loads to failure of the K-wires and nails were equivalent. Plates were 11 and 15 times stronger in three-point bending than the K-wires and nails, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between strengths of the K-wires and nails. CONCLUSIONS Although plates are the most stable means of fixation of midshaft metacarpal fractures, if minimally-invasive techniques are indicated, intramedullary nails may provide equivalent stability as commonly-used XK-wires. Although some studies have shown favorable clinical outcomes with IMNs, additional clinical correlation of these biomechanical results to fracture healing and outcomes is needed.
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- Benjamin D Curtis
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Melvin AJ, Litsky AS, Juncosa-Melvin N. FiberSecure suture compared to braided polyester suture. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2016; 105:1126-1130. [PMID: 27015658 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Revised: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 02/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Reliability of wound closure is limited primarily by the capacity of tissues to support conventional sutures (or staples), not by strength of either material per se. We developed FiberSecure™ for closures to surpass tissue strength. We assessed and compared the mechanical and histological performance of FiberSecure™ suture versus commercially available braided polyester suture (Mersilene) in the closure of abdominal muscle incisions in miniature swine at approximately 3 months postsurgery. Four incisions were closed in the external oblique muscle of eight Sinclair minipigs. Two wounds were closed with FiberSecure™ suture size 0 and the remaining two with Mersilene suture size 0. At 90 days, specimens were removed for biomechanics and histology. In destructive tensile testing, in the 16 abdominal muscle specimens for the FiberSecure™ suture, muscle tear was not near the suture implantation region, which remained intact. Wound strength met or exceeded strength of neighboring tissue in FiberSecure™ groups, which had peak force of 55.7 ± 22.1 N (mean ± SD) and peak stress of 579.0 ± 159.2 KPa (mean ± SD). For Mersilene, 3 of the 16 samples tore at the suture site and the remaining samples tore through the abdominal muscle not near the implantation region. The wound strength was similar to surrounding tissue, and these specimens had peak force of 51.8 ± 21.7 N and peak stress of 550.3 ± 239.4 KPa (mean ± SD). No significant difference was observed in peak force or stress between groups (p > 0.05), most repairs having met or exceeded native tissue strength by this time point. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 105B: 1126-1130, 2017.
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Taylor BC, Litsky AS, Pugh KJ, Fowler TT. Biomechanical Evaluation of 6.5-mm Cannulated Screws. J Surg Orthop Adv 2016; 25:8-12. [PMID: 27082882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Although biomechanical and clinical evidence exists regarding smaller compression screws, biomechanical data regarding the larger headless screws are not currently available. Headed and headless 6.5-mm cannulated compression screws were examined, with analysis of interfragmentary compression, insertion torque, and resistance of the construct to a shear force. No significant differences were seen between the maximum insertion torque of the headless or headed screws. Maximum and steady-state compression forces were also not significantly different between groups. Countersinking the headless model 2 mm led to a 77.01% decrease in steady-state compression levels. Shear testing did not reveal any significant differences in peak load at ultimate failure, specimen stiffness, or final block displacement, although a trend to increased peak load and stiffness was seen with the headless specimens.
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- Benjamin C Taylor
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
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Bonilla AG, Williams JM, Litsky AS, Santschi EM. Ex VivoEquine Medial Tibial Plateau Contact Pressure With an Intact Medial Femoral Condyle, With a Medial Femoral Condylar Defect, and After Placement of a Transcondylar Screw Through the Condylar Defect. Vet Surg 2014; 44:289-96. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12242.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2013] [Accepted: 06/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Alvaro G. Bonilla
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
- Departments of Orthopedics and Biomedical Engineering; Colleges of Medicine and Engineering; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Departments of Orthopedics and Biomedical Engineering; Colleges of Medicine and Engineering; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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McClellan NR, Santschi EM, Hurcombe SDA, Litsky AS. An ex vivo model to evaluate the effect of cyclical adductory forces on maintenance of arytenoid abduction after prosthetic laryngoplasty performed with and without mechanical arytenoid abduction. Vet Surg 2014; 43:598-605. [PMID: 24702612 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12178.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2011] [Accepted: 05/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To (1) develop a model of cyclical adduction force on an abducted left arytenoid cartilage that mimics swallowing or coughing; (2) determine if arytenoid abduction by a clamp before knot tying will improve the maintenance of abduction under cyclical adduction testing. STUDY DESIGN Experimental. SAMPLE POPULATION Cadaveric equine larynges (n = 14). METHODS Left laryngoplasty performed using a single suture of #5 Ethibond with (n = 7) and without (n = 7) abducting the arytenoid with a clamp before knot tying. Each laryngoplasty was loaded cyclically from 2 to 26 N at 0.5 Hz for 5000 cycles in a servohydraulic test frame. Arytenoid displacement data were collected at 1 Hz intervals and median percent loss of abduction compared between groups. Significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS Median left arytenoid abduction distance was 16.9 mm (range, 9.8-19.8 mm). One larynx in each group failed at <1000 cycles. Loss of abduction was determined by progressive displacement of the testing actuator and confirmed by measurement. There was no difference in loss of abduction between clamped and non-clamped larynges after 5000 cycles. This model of cyclical adduction resulted in arytenoid displacements similar to those seen in the 1st week postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Ex vivo cyclical adductory forces produced a significant loss of laryngoplasty abduction. The use of a clamp to abduct the arytenoid cartilage before knot tying did not reduce the loss of abduction.
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- Nathaniel R McClellan
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Williams JM, Elce YA, Litsky AS. Comparison of 2 Equine Transfixation Pin Casts and the Effects of Pin Removal. Vet Surg 2014; 43:430-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12182.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2010] [Accepted: 04/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jarred M. Williams
- Department of Large Animal Medicine; University of Georgia; Athens Georgia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; Universite de Montreal; Montreal QC Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
- Biomedical Engineering; The Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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Hettlich BF, Allen MJ, Glucksman GS, Fosgate GT, Litsky AS. Effect of an Intervertebral Disk Spacer on Stiffness After Monocortical Screw/Polymethylmethacrylate Fixation in Simulated and Cadaveric Canine Cervical Vertebral Columns. Vet Surg 2014; 43:988-94. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12165.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Bianca F. Hettlich
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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- Faculty of Veterinary Science; Department of Production Animal Studies; University of Pretoria; South Africa
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- Department of Orthopaedics; College of Medicine; Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
- Department of Biomedical Engineering; College of Engineering; Ohio State University; Columbus Ohio
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Agnew AM, Moorhouse K, Kang YS, Donnelly BR, Pfefferle K, Manning AX, Litsky AS, Herriott R, Abdel-Rasoul M, Bolte JH. The Response of Pediatric Ribs to Quasi-static Loading: Mechanical Properties and Microstructure. Ann Biomed Eng 2013; 41:2501-14. [DOI: 10.1007/s10439-013-0875-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Hettlich BF, Allen MJ, Pascetta D, Fosgate GT, Litsky AS. Biomechanical Comparison Between Bicortical Pin and Monocortical Screw/Polymethylmethacrylate Constructs in the Cadaveric Canine Cervical Vertebral Column. Vet Surg 2013; 42:693-700. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2013.12040.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2012] [Accepted: 09/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Bianca F. Hettlich
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine; Ohio State University; Columbus; OH
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine; Ohio State University; Columbus; OH
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine; Ohio State University; Columbus; OH
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- Department of Production Animal Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Pretoria; South Africa
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Bishop JY, Roesch M, Lewis B, Jones GL, Litsky AS. A biomechanical comparison of distal clavicle fracture reconstructive techniques. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 2013; 42:114-118. [PMID: 23527327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Unstable fractures of the distal clavicle are often encountered in high-demand, young athletes. We evaluated biomechanical performance and mode of failure in 4 treatment methods. A Neer Type IIB distal clavicle fracture was created in fresh-frozen human cadaveric shoulders. Four fixation techniques were utilized, 5 times each on 5 different cadavers: suture fixation with a cerclage suture and coracoclavicular suture, distal clavicle locking plate, distal clavicle locking plates with suture augmentation, and distal clavicle hook plate. No significant difference in ultimate load to failure was found among groups in the treatment of the unstable distal clavicle fractures.
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- Julie Y Bishop
- Sports Medicine Center, The Ohio State University, 2050 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43221, USA.
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Elguizaoui S, Flanigan DC, Harris JD, Parsons E, Litsky AS, Siston RA. Proud osteochondral autograft versus synthetic plugs--contact pressures with cyclical loading in a bovine knee model. Knee 2012; 19:812-7. [PMID: 22503303 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2012.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2011] [Revised: 03/06/2012] [Accepted: 03/14/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether proud synthetic and proud osteochondral plugs conform to native surrounding cartilage after cyclical loading and if there are differences in height and contact pressure after loading. METHODS Sixteen bovine knees were used. Each received one osteochondral plug and one of two types of synthetic plugs (Smith & Nephew TruFit® BGS plug or Kensey Nash OsseoFit® plug). Plugs were placed in the center of each condyle's highest pressure area of articulation identified prior to defect creation (control). Static loads of 800N were applied and contact pressures measured with Tekscan sensors. RESULTS Both types of synthetic grafts and the osteochondral grafts all subsided with cyclical loading (p<0.001). The OsseoFit® plug displayed a greater reduction in height than the TruFit® plug compared to osteochondral grafts. The OsseoFit® plugs had significantly lower height than osteochondral grafts after both periods of cyclical loading (p<0.001), while height of the TruFit® plugs was not significantly different than the heights of osteochondral grafts after either first (p=0.387) or second (p=0.261) periods of cyclical loading. Contact pressures for the OsseoFit® plugs were significantly lower than contact pressures for osteochondral grafts after both periods of cyclical loading (p<0.001 for both). There was no difference between the pressures of TruFit® and osteochondral plugs after the first (p=0.381) or second (p=0.292) periods of cyclical loading. CONCLUSIONS Precision and accuracy are demanded to achieve flush osteochondral plug placement and OsseoFit synthetic plugs may subside more with less pressure than TruFit plugs if placed proud.
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- Sameh Elguizaoui
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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We used bovine tibiae and two-stranded human anterior tibialis tendon grafts to compare biomechanical properties of two tibial fixation devices, the Milagro Interference Screw (Milagro) and the Bio-Intrafix Soft Tissue Tibial Fixation System (Bio-Intrafix). A total of 24 constructs (12 with each type of fixation) underwent biomechanical testing with 12 matched constructs undergoing uniaxial loading to failure (rate of 1 mm/sec) and the other 12 matched constructs undergoing cyclic loading (10,000 cycles at 1 Hz with a loading range of 125 to 375 N). All constructs failed by slippage of one or both ends of the anterior tibialis graft past the fixation device. One of the six Bio-Intrafix specimens failed before 10,000 cycles; four of the six Milagro specimens failed before 10,000 cycles. Bio-Intrafix, which is designed for a four-stranded graft, provided superior fixation to a traditional bioabsorbable interference screw in a two-stranded soft tissue graft at one of the weakest links in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.
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- David C Flanigan
- Sports Medicine Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43221, USA.
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Comminuted supracondylar femur fractures (AO-OTA 33A3) are commonly treated with locked plates. Weight bearing is generally restricted for 6 to 12 weeks until radiologic evidence exists of sufficient callous to support weight bearing. Recent clinical studies have reported high nonunion rates with distal femur locked plates. In an attempt to induce beneficial motion across the fracture site, some studies have recommended earlier weight bearing. The purpose of the current study was to determine the biomechanical feasibility of an immediate weight-bearing rehabilitation protocol to encourage healing of distal femur fractures treated with lateral locked plate fixation.Sixteen fresh-frozen cadaveric femora were used for this study. A 2.5-cm supracondylar gap osteotomy was made. Ten-hole, 4.5-mm distal femur locking plates were used with a standardized screw configuration that maximized the working length. The specimens were placed in a servohydraulic testing machine and axially loaded (unidirectional) at 1 Hz for up to 200,000 cycles. Failure was defined as 1 cm of deformation of the construct. The staircase method was used to determine the fatigue limit of the construct. The fatigue limit was calculated to be 1329±106 N. No specimen failed through the non-locking diaphyseal screws. Plastic deformation, when present, occurred at the metaphyseal flare of the plate. The fatigue limit of the locked plate constructs equaled 1.9 times body weight for an average 70-kg patient over a simulated 10-week postoperative course. Given that distal femoral loads during gait have been estimated to be more than 2 times body weight, the data from this study do not support immediate full weight bearing.
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- Jaymes D Granata
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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Melvin AJ, Litsky AS, Mayerson JL, Stringer K, Juncosa-Melvin N. Extended healing validation of an artificial tendon to connect the quadriceps muscle to the Tibia: 180-day study. J Orthop Res 2012; 30:1112-7. [PMID: 22179930 PMCID: PMC3330143 DOI: 10.1002/jor.22043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2011] [Accepted: 11/21/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Whenever a tendon or its bone insertion is disrupted or removed, existing surgical techniques provide a temporary connection or scaffolding to promote healing, but the interface of living to non-living materials soon breaks down under the stress of these applications, if it must bear the load more than acutely. Patients are thus disabled whose prostheses, defect size, or mere anatomy limit the availability or outcomes of such treatments. Our group developed the OrthoCoupler™ device to join skeletal muscle to prosthetic or natural structures without this interface breakdown. In this study, the goat knee extensor mechanism (quadriceps tendon, patella, and patellar tendon) was removed from the right hind limb in 16 goats. The device connected the quadriceps muscle to a stainless steel bone plate on the tibia. Mechanical testing and histology specimens were collected from each operated leg and contralateral unoperated control legs at 180 days. Maximum forces in the operated leg (vs. unoperated) were 1,400 ± 93 N (vs. 1,179 ± 61 N), linear stiffnesses were 33 ± 3 N/mm (vs. 37 ± 4 N/mm), and elongations at failure were 92.1 ± 5.3 mm (vs. 68.4 ± 3.8 mm; mean ± SEM). Higher maximum forces (p = 0.02) and elongations at failure (p=0.008) of legs with the device versus unoperated controls were significant; linear stiffnesses were not (p=0.3). We believe this technology will yield improved procedures for clinical challenges in orthopedic oncology, revision arthroplasty, tendon transfer, and tendon injury reconstruction.
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- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Higuita-Castro N, Gallego-Perez D, Pelaez-Vargas A, García Quiroz F, Posada OM, López LE, Sarassa CA, Agudelo-Florez P, Monteiro FJ, Litsky AS, Hansford DJ. Reinforced Portland cement porous scaffolds for load-bearing bone tissue engineering applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2011; 100:501-7. [PMID: 22121151 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2011] [Accepted: 08/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Modified Portland cement porous scaffolds with suitable characteristics for load-bearing bone tissue engineering applications were manufactured by combining the particulate leaching and foaming methods. Non-crosslinked polydimethylsiloxane was evaluated as a potential reinforcing material. The scaffolds presented average porosities between 70 and 80% with mean pore sizes ranging from 300 μm up to 5.0 mm. Non-reinforced scaffolds presented compressive strengths and elastic modulus values of 2.6 and 245 MPa, respectively, whereas reinforced scaffolds exhibited 4.2 and 443 MPa, respectively, an increase of ∼62 and 80%. Portland cement scaffolds supported human osteoblast-like cell adhesion, spreading, and propagation (t = 1-28 days). Cell metabolism and alkaline phosphatase activity were found to be enhanced at longer culture intervals (t ≥ 14 days). These results suggest the possibility of obtaining strong and biocompatible scaffolds for bone repair applications from inexpensive, yet technologically advanced materials such as Portland cement.
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- Natalia Higuita-Castro
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210; Grupo de Investigación en Ingeniería Biomédica EIA-CES (GIBEC), Sabaneta, Colombia
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Csiszer AB, Daly CM, Dyce J, Litsky AS, Olmstead ML. Comparison of the effects of two screw insertion patterns on bone fragment translocation in a 3.5 mm dynamic compression plate and a 3.5 mm limited-contact dynamic compression plate. Vet Surg 2011; 41:300-6. [PMID: 22092067 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2011.00882.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of screw insertion pattern, plate type, application of bone reduction forceps, and additional load screw insertion in an 8-hole 3.5 mm dynamic compression plate (DCP) and limited-contact dynamic compression plate (LC-DCP) on bone fragment translocation (BFT) in a fracture gap model. STUDY DESIGN In vitro mechanical study. METHODS Two screw insertion patterns were tested in the DCP and newly redesigned LC-DCP using gap model synthetic bone constructs. In Pattern 1, screws were first inserted into the holes at each end of the plate, then screws were inserted into the holes adjacent to the fracture gap. In Pattern 2, screws were only inserted into the holes adjacent to the fracture gap. The effects of tight or loose bone forceps securing the plate, loosening a neutral screw in Pattern 1, and inserting up to 4 additional load screws with each pattern were tested. Changes in the fracture gap were measured after insertion of all neutral screws and after each load screw. RESULTS Pattern 2 BFT was significantly greater than Pattern 1 BFT when bone forceps were loose with both plates (P < .001). In the DCP, the BFT was significantly increased by loosening the bone forceps with Pattern 2 (P < .001) and by loosening 1 neutral screw in Pattern 1 (P < .001). The BFT for each additional load screw inserted was significantly less than 1.0 mm. CONCLUSIONS A tight neutral screw in the same bone fragment as the load screw or bone clamps that tightly secure the plate to the bone can limit BFT.
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- Amie B Csiszer
- Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates, Springfield, OR 97477, USA.
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Fracture fixation of the medial malleolus in rotationally unstable ankle fractures typically results in healing with current fixation methods. However, when failure occurs, pullout of the screws from tension, compression, and rotational forces is predictable. We sought to biomechanically test a relatively new technique of bicortical screw fixation for medial malleoli fractures. Also, the AO group recommends tension-band fixation of small avulsion type fractures of the medial malleolus that are unacceptable for screw fixation. A well-documented complication of this technique is prominent symptomatic implants and secondary surgery for implant removal. Replacing stainless steel 18-gauge wire with FiberWire suture could theoretically decrease symptomatic implants. Therefore, a second goal was to biomechanically compare these 2 tension-band constructs. Using a tibial Sawbones model, 2 bicortical screws were compared with 2 unicortical cancellous screws on a servohydraulic test frame in offset axial, transverse, and tension loading. Second, tension-band fixation using stainless steel wire was compared with FiberWire under tensile loads. Bicortical screw fixation was statistically the stiffest construct under tension loading conditions compared to unicortical screw fixation and tension-band techniques with FiberWire or stainless steel wire. In fact, unicortical screw fixation had only 10% of the stiffness as demonstrated in the bicortical technique. In a direct comparison, tension-band fixation using stainless steel wire was statistically stiffer than the FiberWire construct.
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- T Ty Fowler
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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Gallego-Perez D, Higuita-Castro N, Quiroz FG, Posada OM, López LE, Litsky AS, Hansford DJ. Portland cement for bone tissue engineering: Effects of processing and metakaolin blends. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2011; 98:308-15. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2010] [Accepted: 02/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Burns CG, Litsky AS, Allen MJ, Johnson KA. Influence of Locking Bolt Location on the Mechanical Properties of an Interlocking Nail in the Canine Femur. Vet Surg 2011; 40:522-30. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2011.00838.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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ABSTRACTLoosening is the dominant long-term problem facing joint replacement surgeons and patients. A probable cause of endoprosthesis loosening is the strain singularity at the material interfaces. The concentration of shear at the bone-cement interface leads to micromotion which precipitates a soft-tissue membrane and resorption of the cancellous bone.A more compliant cement would substantially reduce the interfacial stresses and serve as a “pillow” between the prosthetic stem and the cancellous bone. We have developed a surgically-workable formulation of a reduced modulus acrylic bone cement — polybutylmethylmethacrylate (PBMMA) — to test this hypothesis. Materials property testing and in vivo implantation are discussed.
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Aros BC, Pedroza A, Vasileff WK, Litsky AS, Flanigan DC. Mechanical comparison of meniscal repair devices with mattress suture devices in vitro. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2010; 18:1594-8. [PMID: 20532866 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-010-1188-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2009] [Accepted: 05/25/2010] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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We report the load to failure in tensile testing of the MaxFire™ meniscal repair system (Biomet Inc, Warsaw, IN) and compare it to other current meniscal repair devices and mattress suture techniques. After creating a longitudinal tear in 42 one-year-old bovine menisci, 7 specimen groups defined by the meniscal repair device, suture, and/or mattress technique used for meniscal repair were randomly established: (Group 1: Fiberwire™ vertical mattress (VM), Group 2: Fiberwire™ horizontal mattress (HM), Group 3: FasT-Fix™ VM, Group 4: FasT-Fix™ HM, Group 5: RapidLoc™, Group 6: MaxFire™ VM, Group 7: MaxFire™ HM). After completing the repairs, the meniscal specimens were cyclically pre-loaded before load to failure testing was performed. The mean load to failure for each group was: Fiberwire VM (185 ± 41 N), Fiberwire HM (183 ± 36 N), FasT-Fix VM (125 ± 8 N), FasT-Fix HM (107 ± 29 N), RapidLoc (70 ± 12 N), MaxFire VM (145 ± 44 N), MaxFire HM (139 ± 50 N). An analysis of variance demonstrated a significant difference in the mean load to failure (F = 8.31 P < 0.01). Statistically significant differences were seen between both Fiberwire groups verses FasT-Fix HM and Rapid-Loc (P < 0.05). Three modes of failure were observed: suture breakage (17/42, 40.5%), tissue failure (18/42, 42.9%), and knot failure (7/42, 16.7%). 2-0 Fiberwire™ VM and HM repairs had the highest load to failure of all groups tested. The load to failure for the MaxFire™ meniscal repair system is comparable to other available all-inside meniscal repair systems.
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- Brian C Aros
- Green Mountain Orthopaedic Surgery, Berlin, VT, USA
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The goal of this study was to test the mechanical strength of 4 different cross pins currently available for femoral fixation by loading each cross pin to failure as received and determine the effect of 1 million cycles of fatigue loading. Additionally, the strength of resorbable pins was tested after prolonged exposure to biologic conditions. Six implants each of the Arthrotek LactoSorb (Biomet, Warsaw, Indiana), Mitek RigidFix (DePuy Mitek Inc, Raynham, Massachusetts), Arthrotek Bone Mulch Screw (Biomet), cortical allograft, and control were tested for 3-point failure without prior loading and after cyclic loading between 50 to 200 N at 10 Hz for 1 million cycles. The bioabsorbable pins were placed in sterile water at 37°C and tested after 2, 4, and 6 months for 3-point failure strength. All implants tested without antecedent loading demonstrated adequate strength for initial fixation for hamstring grafts. During fatigue testing, RigidFix implants (n=6) failed at 18,893±8365 cycles (with a central deformation of 0.48±0.11 mm prior to fracture). All of the other implants tested endured 1 million cycles of loading (50-200 N) without fracture or 1.5 mm central deformation. Neither of the bioabsorbable pins demonstrated a significant change in yield strength after prolonged exposure to water. All implants tested demonstrated adequate strength for initial fixation of hamstring grafts. The metal and bone implants far exceed the strength required to sustain mechanical fixation until biological fixation occurs; both polymeric implants demonstrated that they maintained enough mechanical strength to achieve this goal.
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- Gregory E Bellisari
- Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Ishihara A, Zekas LJ, Litsky AS, Weisbrode SE, Bertone AL. Dermal fibroblast-mediated BMP2 therapy to accelerate bone healing in an equine osteotomy model. J Orthop Res 2010; 28:403-11. [PMID: 19777486 DOI: 10.1002/jor.20978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This study evaluated healing of equine metacarpal/metatarsal osteotomies in response to percutaneous injection of autologous dermal fibroblasts (DFbs) genetically engineered to secrete bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP2) or demonstrate green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene expression administered 14 days after surgery. Radiographic assessment of bone formation indicated greater and earlier healing of bone defects treated with DFb with BMP2 gene augmentation. Quantitative computed tomography and biomechanical testing revealed greater mineralized callus and torsional strength of DFb-BMP2-treated bone defects. On the histologic evaluation, the bone defects with DFb-BMP2 implantation had greater formation of mature cartilage and bone nodules within the osteotomy gap and greater mineralization activity on osteotomy edges. Autologous DFbs were successfully isolated in high numbers by a skin biopsy, rapidly expanded without fastidious culture techniques, permissive to adenoviral vectors, and efficient at in vitro BMP2 protein production and BMP2-induced osteogenic differentiation. This study demonstrated an efficacy and feasibility of DFb-mediated BMP2 therapy to accelerate the healing of osteotomies. Skin cell-mediated BMP2 therapy may be considered as a potential treatment for various types of fractures and bone defects.
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- Akikazu Ishihara
- Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratories, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 601 Tharp Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
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Hirvinen LJM, Litsky AS, Samii VF, Weisbrode SE, Bertone AL. Influence of bone cements on bone-screw interfaces in the third metacarpal and third metatarsal bones of horses. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2009. [DOI: 10.2460/javma.235.4.414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hirvinen LJM, Litsky AS, Samii VF, Weisbrode SE, Bertone AL. Influence of bone cements on bone-screw interfaces in the third metacarpal and third metatarsal bones of horses. Am J Vet Res 2009; 70:964-72. [DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.70.8.964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kloc PA, Kowaleski MP, Litsky AS, Brown NO, Johnson KA. Biomechanical comparison of two alternative tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plates with the original standard in an axially loaded gap model: an in vitro study. Vet Surg 2009; 38:40-8. [PMID: 19152616 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2008.00464.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the axial compression stiffness of osteotomized canine tibiae stabilized with Slocum, Securos, or Synthes plates after a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) procedure. STUDY DESIGN In vitro, paired comparison of cadaveric tibial constructs subjected to mechanical testing under an axial load. SAMPLE POPULATION Canine tibiae (n=16 pairs) from skeletally mature male and female dogs of various breeds (18-55 kg). METHODS Tibial pairs (n=16) were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 study cohorts (n=8 pairs/cohort): cohort 1, tibial osteotomy stabilization with a Slocum or a Securos plate, or cohort 2, tibial osteotomy stabilization with a Slocum or a Synthes plate. One tibia from each pair was stabilized with 1 of each plate design assigned to the cohort after TPLO. A 3.2 mm osteotomy gap was maintained during plate application in all constructs. Load and axial displacement were recorded while constructs were loaded to 2000 N in axial compression. Failure loads were not reported because no distinct yield point or failure point was evident within the load range for many specimens. Failure modes were recorded for each construct, and photographs of typical failures were obtained. Stiffness (N/mm) was calculated from load-displacement curves. Paired comparisons of mean stiffness were performed within study groups using a paired t-test. Significance was set at P<.05. RESULTS The mean construct stiffnesses for the Slocum (383+/-183 N/mm) and Securos (258+/-64.1 N/mm) constructs were not significantly different (P=.164; power=0.566). The mean construct stiffness for the Synthes constructs (486+/-91.0 N/mm) was significantly greater than that of the Slocum constructs (400+/-117 N/mm); P=.0468. Modes of failure for the Slocum (16/16) and Securos (8/8) constructs included plastic deformation of the implant with valgus deformity combined with fibular luxation (2/16 Slocum; 1/8 Securos) or fibular fracture (2/16 Slocum; 4/8 Securos). Most Synthes constructs underwent elastic deformation (7/8). One Synthes construct fractured in the sagittal plane through the tibial plateau depression at the point of load application. CONCLUSIONS The Slocum and Securos plate/tibia construct have similar stiffness, whereas the Synthes/tibia constructs are significantly stiffer than the Slocum/tibia constructs. Modes of fixation failure observed in this model were consistent with TPLO fixation failures observed clinically. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Construct stiffness in axial load varies with implant type. Implants that confer higher stiffness to the construct may result in greater fixation stability in tibial metaphyseal osteotomies.
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- Paul A Kloc
- The Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory, and the Orthopaedic BioMaterials Laboratory, TheOhio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Glass DH, Roberts CJ, Litsky AS, Weber PA. A viscoelastic biomechanical model of the cornea describing the effect of viscosity and elasticity on hysteresis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2008; 49:3919-26. [PMID: 18539936 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.07-1321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To develop a method for evaluating viscosity and elasticity of the cornea and to examine the effect that both properties have on hysteresis. METHODS A three-component spring and dashpot model was created in Simulink in Matlab to represent the purely elastic and viscoelastic behavior of the cornea during a measurement using device called an ocular response analyzer (ORA). Values for elasticity and viscosity were varied while sinusoidal stress was applied to the model. The simulated stresses were used to determine how hysteresis is affected by the individual components of elasticity, viscosity, and maximum stress. To validate the model, high-speed photography was used to measure induced strain in a corneal phantom during ORA measurement. This measured strain was compared with the strains simulated by the model. RESULTS When the spring in the viscoelastic portion of the model was stiffened, hysteresis decreased. When the spring in the purely elastic element was stiffened, hysteresis increased. If both springs were stiffened together, hysteresis peaked strongly as a function of the viscosity of the viscoelastic element. Below the peak value, lower elasticity was associated with higher hysteresis. Above the peak value, higher elasticity was associated with higher hysteresis. In addition, hysteresis increased as the air maximum pressure was increased. Measurements from phantom corresponded to predictions from the model. CONCLUSIONS A viscoelastic model is presented to illustrate how changing viscosity and elasticity may affect hysteresis. Low hysteresis can be associated with either high elasticity or low elasticity, depending on the viscosity, a finding consistent with clinical reports.
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- Dianne H Glass
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Ishihara A, Shields KM, Litsky AS, Mattoon JS, Weisbrode SE, Bartlett JS, Bertone AL. Osteogenic gene regulation and relative acceleration of healing by adenoviral-mediated transfer of human BMP-2 or -6 in equine osteotomy and ostectomy models. J Orthop Res 2008; 26:764-71. [PMID: 18241059 DOI: 10.1002/jor.20585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This study evaluated healing of equine metatarsal osteotomies and ostectomies in response to percutaneous injection of adenoviral (Ad) bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2, Ad-BMP-6, or beta-galactosidase protein vector control (Ad-LacZ) administered 14 days after surgery. Radiographic and quantitative computed tomographic assessment of bone formation indicated greater and earlier mineralized callus in both the osteotomies and ostectomies of the metatarsi injected with Ad-BMP-2 or Ad-BMP-6. Peak torque to failure and torsional stiffness were greater in osteotomies treated with Ad-BMP-2 than Ad-BMP-6, and both Ad-BMP-2- and Ad-BMP-6-treated osteotomies were greater than Ad-LacZ or untreated osteotomies. Gene expression of ostectomy mineralized callus 8 weeks after surgery indicated upregulation of genes related to osteogenesis compared to intact metatarsal bone. Expression of transforming growth factor beta-1, cathepsin H, and gelsolin-like capping protein were greater in Ad-BMP-2- and Ad-BMP-6-treated callus compared to Ad-LacZ-treated or untreated callus. Evidence of tissue biodistribution of adenovirus in distant organs was not identified by quantitative PCR, despite increased serum antiadenoviral vector antibody. This study demonstrated a greater relative potency of Ad-BMP-2 over Ad-BMP-6 in accelerating osteotomy healing when administered in this regimen, although both genes were effective at increasing bone at both osteotomy and ostectomy sites.
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- Akikazu Ishihara
- Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratories, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, 601 Tharp Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA
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Bertone AL, Goin S, Kamei SJ, Mattoon JS, Litsky AS, Weisbrode SE, Clarke RB, Plouhar PL, Kaeding CC. Metacarpophalangeal collateral ligament reconstruction using small intestinal submucosa in an equine model. J Biomed Mater Res A 2008; 84:219-29. [PMID: 17607764 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.31432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Xenogeneic porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is a natural, biodegradable matrix that has been successfully used as a scaffold for repair of tissue defects. The goal of this study was to compare a collateral ligament transection surgically reconstructed with an anchored SIS ligament to a sham-operated control procedure for the correction of joint laxity using an equine model. Ten metacarpophalangeal joints from 10 horses had complete transection of the lateral collateral ligament. In 6 horses, the collateral ligament was reconstructed with a multilaminate strip of SIS anchored with screws into bone tunnels proximal and distal to the joint. The sham controls had similar screws, but no SIS placed. Clinical compatibility and effectiveness were evaluated with lameness, incisional quality, and joint range of motion, circumference and laxity. Ligament structure and strength was quantified with serial high resolution ultrasound, histology, and mechanical testing at 8 weeks. Surgical repair with SIS eliminated joint laxity at surgery. SIS-treated joints had significantly less laxity than sham treatment at 8 weeks (p < 0.001). SIS-treated ligaments demonstrated a progressive increase in repair tissue density and fiber alignment that by week 8 were significantly greater than sham-treated ligament (p < 0.03). SIS-repaired ligament tended to have greater peak stress to failure than sham-treatment (p < 0.07). Cellularity within the ligament repair tissue and inflammation within the bone tunnel was significantly greater in the SIS-treated limbs (p < 0.017). Within the first 8 weeks of healing, SIS implanted to reinforce collateral ligament injury was biocompatible in the joint environment, restored initial loss of joint stability, and accelerated early repair tissue quality. SIS ligament reconstruction might provide benefit to early ligament healing and assist early joint stability associated with ligament injury.
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- Alicia L Bertone
- Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA.
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Gallagher S, Marras WS, Litsky AS, Burr D, Landoll J, Matkovic V. A comparison of fatigue failure responses of old versus middle-aged lumbar motion segments in simulated flexed lifting. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2007; 32:1832-9. [PMID: 17762290 DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000259812.75138.c0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Survival analysis techniques were used to compare the fatigue failure responses of elderly motion segments to a middle-aged sample. OBJECTIVES To compare fatigue life of a middle-aged sample of lumbosacral motion segments to a previously tested elderly cohort. An additional objective was to evaluate the influence of bone mineral content on cycles to failure. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA A previous investigation evaluated fatigue failure responses of 36 elderly lumbosacral motion segments (average age, 81 +/- 8 years) subjected to spinal loads estimated when lifting a 9-kg load in 3 torso flexion angles (0 degrees, 22.5 degrees, and 45 degrees). Results demonstrated rapid fatigue failure with increased torso flexion; however, a key limitation of this study was the old age of the specimens. METHODS Each lumbosacral spine was dissected into 3 motion segments (L1-L2, L3-L4, and L5-S1). Motion segments within each spine were randomly assigned to a spinal loading condition corresponding to lifting 9 kg in 3 torso flexion angles (0 degrees, 22.5 degrees, or 45 degrees). Motion segments were statically loaded and allowed to creep for 15 minutes, then cyclically loaded at 0.33 Hz. Fatigue life was taken as the number of cycles to failure (10 mm displacement after creep loading). RESULTS Compared with the older sample of spines, the middle-aged sample exhibited increased fatigue life (cycles to failure) in all the torso flexion conditions. Increased fatigue life of the middle-aged specimens was associated with the increased bone mineral content (BMC) in younger motion segments (mean +/- SD, 30.7 +/- 11.1 g per motion segment vs. 27.8 +/- 9.4 g). Increasing bone mineral content had a protective influence with each additional gram increasing survival times by approximately 12%. CONCLUSION Younger motion segments survive considerably longer when exposed to similar spine loading conditions that simulate repetitive lifting in neutral and flexed torso postures, primarily associated with the increased bone mineral content possessed by younger motion segments. Cycles to failure of young specimens at 22.5 degrees flexion were similar to that of older specimens at 0 degrees flexion, and survivorship of young specimens at 45 degrees flexion was similar to the older cohort at 22.5 degrees.
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- Sean Gallagher
- NIOSH Pittsburgh Research Laboratory, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0070, USA.
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Waselau M, Samii VF, Weisbrode SE, Litsky AS, Bertone AL. Effects of a magnesium adhesive cement on bone stability and healing following a metatarsal osteotomy in horses. Am J Vet Res 2007; 68:370-8. [PMID: 17397291 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.68.4.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare biodegradable magnesium phosphate cement (Mg-cement), calcium phosphate cement (Ca-cement), and no cement on bone repair, biocompatibility, and bone adhesive characteristics in vivo in horses. ANIMALS 8 clinically normal adult horses. PROCEDURES Triangular fragments (1-cm-long arms) were created by Y-shaped osteotomy of the second and fourth metatarsal bones (MTII and MTIV, respectively). Fragments were replaced in pairs to compare Mg-cement (MTII, n = 8; MTIV, 8) with Ca-cement (MTIV, 8) or with no cement (MTII, 8). Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed for 7 weeks, at which time osteotomy sites were harvested for computed tomographic measurement of bone density and callus amount, 3-point mechanical testing, and histologic evaluation of healing pattern and biodegradation. RESULTS All horses tolerated the procedure without clinical problems. Radiographically, Mg-cement secured fragments significantly closer to parent bone, compared with Ca-cement or no treatment. Callus amount and bone remodeling and healing were significantly greater with Mg-cement, compared with Ca-cement or no cement. Biomechanical testing results and callus density among treatments were not significantly different. Significantly greater woven bone was observed adjacent to the Mg-cement without foreign body reaction, compared with Ca-cement or no cement. The Mg-cement was not fully degraded and was still adhered to the fragment. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Both bone cements were biocompatible in horses, and Mg-cement may assist fracture repair by osteogenesis and fragment stabilization. Further studies are warranted on other applications and to define degradation characteristics.
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- Martin Waselau
- Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of altering pin and wire diameter, wire position and configuration, and osteotomy angle on applied load and absorbed strain energy in a pin and tension-band wire (PTBW) fixation model. STUDY DESIGN In vitro mechanical study. SAMPLE POPULATION Delrin models (n=96). METHODS PTBW was applied to Delrin olecranon osteotomy models. A control configuration was defined and then altered, 1 variable (wire diameter, pin diameter, wire-hole position, wire configuration, osteotomy angle) at a time, to create 11 test configurations. Tensile force was applied and displacement at the caudal aspect of the osteotomy was measured. Fixation strength, in terms of tensile load and strain energy, was compared between control and each test configuration at 4 osteotomy displacements. RESULTS Models with larger wire, pins, or combined figure-of-eight/lateral wires were stronger than control, whereas those with smaller wire, pins, or a solitary lateral wire were weaker. The superior strength of the larger wire was apparent for all assessed osteotomy displacement. CONCLUSIONS PTBW fixation strength increases as implant diameter is increased, with wire diameter having greatest effect. Lateral wire configuration is weaker than figure-of-eight, but can be added to figure-of-eight configuration to increase strength. Wire-hole position and osteotomy angle have little effect on PTBW strength. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Wire diameter is the key determinant of PTBW strength, whereas pin diameter is somewhat less critical. Wire passage through an additional hole proximally provides equivalent strength and may avoid soft-tissue entrapment and subsequent loosening.
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- Benjamin C Neat
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Davis Medical Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Huja SS, Rao J, Struckhoff JA, Beck FM, Litsky AS. Biomechanical and Histomorphometric Analyses of Monocortical Screws at Placement and 6 Weeks Postinsertion. J ORAL IMPLANTOL 2006; 32:110-6. [PMID: 16836174 DOI: 10.1563/767.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AbstractMaxillofacial screws are increasingly being used in orthodontics to provide anchorage for tooth movement. The objective of this study was to determine the biomechanical stability as well as the bone tissue response of screws at 6 weeks postinsertion in a canine model. Seven skeletally mature male dogs received 102 screws (2 × 6 mm or 2 × 8 mm) at predetermined sites. Twenty screws became loose or were lost during the 6-week undisturbed healing period. Forty-eight screws were randomized for mechanical testing and 34 for histology. Peak pullout strength was recorded and ∼80-μm sections were examined for histomorphometric parameters. Statistical analyses were conducted by analysis of variance and Tukey-Kramer method. Mean ± SE peak pullout strengths for the various sites ranged from 153.5 ± 37.6 N to 389.3 ± 32.5 N with no significant (P < .05) differences at immediate placement and 6 weeks postinsertion. Bone contact ranged from 79% to 95%. Histomorphometric analyses indicated higher bone formation rate in the mandible than in the maxilla and a gradient of decreasing turnover with increasing distance from the screw interface. These results provide the clinical orthodontist with an estimate of the holding power of these screws and an understanding of early biological healing response associated with self-drilling screws.
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- S S Huja
- Section of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, USA.
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Gallagher S, Marras WS, Litsky AS, Burr D. An exploratory study of loading and morphometric factors associated with specific failure modes in fatigue testing of lumbar motion segments. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2006; 21:228-34. [PMID: 16297512 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2005.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2004] [Revised: 10/04/2005] [Accepted: 10/05/2005] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is currently little information regarding factors associated with specific modes of motion segment failure using a fatigue failure model. METHODS Thirty-six human lumbar motion segments were fatigue tested using spinal compressive and shear loads that simulated lifting a 9 kg weight in three torso flexion angles (0 degrees, 22.5 degrees, and 45 degrees). Twenty-five segments failed via fatigue prior to the 10,000 cycle maximum. These specimens were visually inspected and dissected so that the mode(s) of failure could be determined. Failure modes included endplate fractures (classified into nine varieties), vertebral body fractures, and/or zygapophysial joint disruption. Logistic regression analyses were performed to determine whether certain morphometric variables, amount of motion segment flexion, disk degeneration scores, and/or loading characteristics were associated with the occurrence of specific failure modes. FINDINGS Results indicated that stellate endplate fractures were associated with increased posterior shear forces (P < 0.05) and less degenerated discs (P < 0.01). Fractures running laterally across the endplate were associated with motion segments having larger volumes (P < 0.01). Endplate depression was more common in smaller specimens (P < 0.01), as well as those experiencing increased posterior shear force (P < 0.05). Zygapophysial joint damage was more likely to occur in a neutral posture (P < 0.01). INTERPRETATION These results suggest that prediction of failure modes (e.g., specific endplate fracture patterns) may be possible (at least for older specimens) given knowledge of the spinal loads along with certain characteristics of the lumbar spine.
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- Sean Gallagher
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Injury Prevention Branch, P.O. Box 18070, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0070, USA.
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Neat B, Kowaleski MP, Litsky AS, Boudrieau RJ. The effects of wire diameter and an additional lateral wire on pin and tension-band fixation subjected to cyclic loads. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2006; 19:213-8. [PMID: 17143393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Despite reports of frequent complications, pin and tension- band wire remains the most common repair of simple olecranon fractures and osteotomies. A recent mechanical study found wire diameter to be the key determinant of pin and tension-band construct strength; models with 1.25-mm wire were much stronger than those with standard 1.0-mm wire exposed to single loads to failure. Additionally, fixation strength was also increased when a lateral wire was used in combination with a standard figure-of-eight wire. The purpose of the present study was to assess any advantages provided by 1.25-mm wire or an additional lateral wire over 1.0-mm wire for pin and tension-band fixation subjected to cyclic loading. Pin and tension-band fixation was applied to plastic olecranon osteotomy models with three wire configurations: 1.0-mm figure-of-eight, 1.25-mm figure-of-eight, and combined 1.0-mm figure-of-eight and lateral. Cyclic load was applied while caudal osteotomy displacement was measured with an extensometer. The three groups were compared in terms of cycles to failure, mean minimum displacement, mean maximum displacement, and mean displacement per cycle. Models with an additional lateral wire survived significantly more cycles than those with a solitary 1.0-mm figure-of-eight wire, although caudal osteotomy displacements were not significantly different. Conversely, models with 1.25-mm wire allowed significantly smaller minimum and maximum displacements than those with 1.0-mm wire, but did not survive significantly more cycles. It therefore appears that clinical use of 1.25-mm wire may improve stability, while use of an additional lateral wire may improve durability.
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- B Neat
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA.
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