Tecnología Médica

Tecnología Médica

Optimized Impedance Control of a Lightweight Gait Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Based on Accurate Knee Joint Torque Estimation
24/09/2024 - In recent years, with the increasing problem of an aging population, there has been a significant increase in the number of stroke patients presenting with motor dysfunction of the lower limbs. In...
Arthroscopic device with bendable tip for the controlled extrusion of hydrogels on cartilage defects
12/09/2024 - Advanced tools for the in situ treatment of articular cartilage lesions are attracting a growing interest in both surgery and bioengineering communities. The interest is particularly high concerning...
Using DeepLabCut to recognize early motor development patterns associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
12/08/2024 - Early identification of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) allows for faster intervention, which in turn improves clinical outcomes and reduces the individual and societal costs associated with...
A new technique for percutaneous screw fixation for treating FFP IIIa and IIIb fragility fractures of the pelvis
05/08/2024 - To determine the presence of a consistent osseous corridor from the lateral-posterior aspect of the anterior inferior iliac spine to the sacral wing that could be used for safe trans percutaneous...
The effect of screw insertion configuration of Sinus Tarsi plate on biomechanical performance using finite element analysis
05/08/2024 - Sinus Tarsi plates are used as implants for minimally invasive surgery of calcaneus bone fractures. This study evaluated the screw fixation patterns of Sinus Tarsi plates for optimal biomechanical...
Spatially Compact Visual Navigation System for Automated Suturing Robot Towards Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
30/07/2024 - The development of an automated suturing robot for oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) has long been a challenging task, mainly due to the spatial constraints in the oral cavity, which make...
Paediatric Prosthetic Knee Design: The Technical Requirements of a Swing Phase Control Mechanism are Correlated with Parameters of Childhood Growth
30/07/2024 - Objective: There is a lack of innovation in affordable prosthetic knee joints for children. One significant reason is the absence of technical requirements which consider the foundation of...
An Integrated System Using Ultrasound-Based Registration for Surgical Navigation of Iliosacral Screw Insertions
29/07/2024 - Objective: Pelvic fractures often require fixation through iliosacral joint, typically guided by fluoroscopy using an untracked C-arm device. However, this involves ionizing radiation exposure and...
A Data-Driven Design Framework for Structural Optimization to Enhance Wearing Adaptability of Prosthetic Hands
29/07/2024 - Prosthetic hands have significant potential to restore the manipulative capabilities and self-confidence of amputees and enhance their quality of life. However, incompatibility between prosthetic...
Development and clinical validation of a deep learning-based knee CT image segmentation method for robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty
26/07/2024 - CONCLUSIONS: DDA-Transformer exhibited significantly improved accuracy and robustness in knee joint segmentation, and this convenient and stable knee joint CT image segmentation network...
Fair AI-powered orthopedic image segmentation: addressing bias and promoting equitable healthcare
22/07/2024 - AI-powered segmentation of hip and knee bony anatomy has revolutionized orthopedics, transforming pre-operative planning and post-operative assessment. Despite the remarkable advancements in AI...
Comparative analysis of geriatric hip fracture management outcomes in teaching and nonteaching hospitals in Jordan
22/07/2024 - Hip fractures are common orthopedic injuries that have significant impacts on patients and healthcare systems. Previous studies have shown varying outcomes for hip fracture management in different...
In vivo biomechanical dynamic simulation of a healthy knee during the single-leg lunge and its experiment validation
12/07/2024 - Biomechanical modeling of the knee during motion is a pivotal component in disease treatment, implant designs, and rehabilitation strategies. Historically, dynamic simulations of the knee have been...
Advantages of cone beam computed tomography for evaluation of subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee compared to MRI
12/07/2024 - To determine the diagnostic yield of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) compared with 3 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the evaluation of subchondral insufficiency fractures of the...
Evaluating three internal fixation techniques for Pauwels III femoral neck fractures via finite element analysis
12/07/2024 - The selection of implants for fixing unstable femoral neck fractures (FNF) remains contentious. This study employs finite element analysis to examine the biomechanics of treating Pauwels type III...
The applications of flexible electronics in dental, oral, and craniofacial medicine
11/07/2024 - Dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases jeopardize health and reduce the quality of life. Accessing disease-related signals in advance is beneficial to prevent the occurrence or progression of...
Biomechanical analysis of adjacent segments after correction surgery for adult idiopathic scoliosis: a finite element analysis
11/07/2024 - The biomechanical aspects of adjacent segment degeneration after Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis (AdIS) corrective surgery involving postoperative changes in motion and stress of adjacent segments have...
Reliability and accuracy of intraoperative fluoroscopy assessment of acetabular cup anteversion in supine direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
11/07/2024 - Poor implantation positioning of hip prostheses is considered the primary factor affecting postoperative joint wear. Cup anteversion in direct anterior approach (DAA) total hip arthroplasty (THA)...
Integrated proteomics and metabolomics analysis of sclerosis-related proteins and femoral head necrosis following internal fixation of femoral neck fractures
11/07/2024 - Femoral head necrosis (FHN) is a serious complication after femoral neck fractures (FNF), often linked to sclerosis around screw paths. Our study aimed to uncover the proteomic and metabolomic...
Analysis of the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with contralateral hip fracture after initial hip fracture in elderly patients: a retrospective cohort study
11/07/2024 - Fractures of the contralateral hip may easily occur in elderly patients after an initial hip fracture. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and major predisposing...
Design of osteosynthesis plate for detecting bone union using wire natural frequency
11/07/2024 - We have developed a novel osteosynthesis plate with bone union detection using a wire's natural frequency (BUDWF) to provide the quantitative result of bone union detection. The concept for...