• The bones include, for example, the vertebrae of a spinal column. (patentcut.com)
  • This invention relates to stabilizing adjacent vertebrae of the spine by inserting an intervertebral implant, and more particularly an intervertebral implant that is adjustable in height. (justia.com)
  • One technique for providing support is to insert a spacer between adjacent vertebrae. (justia.com)
  • Inadequate anchoring of pedicle screws in vertebrae with poor bone quality is a major problem in spine surgery. (springer.com)
  • Compared to a conventional pedicle screw, the use of a cortical threaded pedicle screw promises superior fatigue load in vertebrae with reduced bone quality. (springer.com)
  • The adjacent figure depicts the general characteristics of the first through fourth lumbar vertebrae. (wikipedia.org)
  • The spine is made up of many individual bones called vertebrae, joined together by muscles and ligaments. (youngmenshealthsite.org)
  • Found between the laminae of adjacent vertebrae, the ligamentum flavum helps maintain the alignment of the spine, assisting with posture and stability. (spineinfo.com)
  • AMP vertebroplasty bone ceramic injection was used to strengthen my vertebrae. (dr-bertagnoli.com)
  • Pedicle screw fixation in the lumbar spine is the most commonly used method of posterior lumbar fusion.1,2 This technique provides three-column support of the vertebrae, contributing to the biomechanical strength of the construct and the efficacy of the procedure.1,2 However, open pedicle screw fixation often necessitates wide posterior exposure and dissection, with soft-tissue disruption of the facet joint. (vermaspine.com)
  • The devices include a radially expandable spacer having an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein the spacer has axial and radial dimensions for positioning between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. (patsnap.com)
  • The devices include an expandable spacer or member having an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the expandable member in an expanded configuration has a size, volume and/or shape configured for positioning between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae in order to distract the vertebrae relative to each other. (patsnap.com)
  • Between the bony vertebrae are spongy cushions called intervertebral discs that serve as shock absorbers, keeping the bones from rubbing together. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • Lumbar fusion involves the surgical joining of two or more adjacent vertebrae to stabilize the spine and alleviate pain. (orthobracing.com)
  • To facilitate fusion, a bone graft may be introduced between the adjacent vertebrae. (orthobracing.com)
  • In some cases, the surgeon may use screws, plates, or rods to provide additional support and stability to the fused vertebrae. (orthobracing.com)
  • Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy . (lookformedical.com)
  • Fractures of the tibia are among the most serious long bone fractures,because of their potential for nonunion, malunion and propensity for their open injury [3]. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • In 1970 Gorsse and Kemfe developed nail with interlocking screw, which expanded the indication of nailing more proximal, distal and unstable fractures. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • Common fractures that can be confidently treated with coaptation include: isolated diaphyseal radial or ulnar fractures (not both), one, two or three metacarpal / tarsal fractures, minimally displaced tibial crest avulsions, greenstick fractures of the tibial diaphysis and some non-articular talus and tarsal bone fractures. (vin.com)
  • Immobilization by casting, bracing, or splinting a joint above and below the fracture was used for most long bone fractures - except femur fractures, for which traction was the mainstay of treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Although this process has been called secondary bone union or indirect fracture repair, it is the natural and expected way fractures heal. (medscape.com)
  • Proximal and distal locking screws improve IM nail fixation by providing rotational and axial stability, and permitting nailing of more proximal and distal fractures. (aofoundation.org)
  • If the fracture is oblique, a bone clamp can be used to compress the fractures, which may restore appropriate length. (aofoundation.org)
  • Fractures of the hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, etc., are the common malunion fractures resulting in certain angulation or bend after a broken bone heals. (drvasuortho.com)
  • Wrists fractures (distal radius), hand bone fractures (metacarpals), and fingers or thumb fractures (phalanges) are some of the common fractures of the upper extremities that might result in malunion. (drvasuortho.com)
  • If you have a broken bone of finger, wrist, elbow, or legs, and if the part is no longer functioning after healing, you need to consult an orthopaedic doctor who can provide the best fractures treatment. (drvasuortho.com)
  • The causes of malunion fractures are associated with bone healing, alignment, or an infection that occurs during the healing process. (drvasuortho.com)
  • Some other risk factors that can cause malunion are growth disturbances due to epiphyseal cartilage injury, open fractures, infections, segmental fractures, bone loss, soft tissue imposition, etc. (drvasuortho.com)
  • reported the most used classification of these fractures, in three types (A, B, and C with sub-divisions), which has evolved into the AOspine classification [ 2 , 3 ] Type A fractures are the result of a mechanism in compression, type B of flexion combined with distraction, and type C of rotation. (sicot-j.org)
  • analyzed the MRI signal of discs adjacent to 75 fractures, and designed a classification with six different patterns of disc injuries [ 10 ]. (sicot-j.org)
  • Two thirds of the talus is covered in articular cartilage, and all fractures are articular injuries affecting one or more of the adjacent joints. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • Nondisplaced talar neck fractures that are not visible on plain x-rays but diagnosed with other imaging modalities, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), or bone scans, may be treated nonoperatively. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • Specialized devices used in ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY to repair bone fractures. (lookformedical.com)
  • A 2- 2-cm portion of distal extensor retinaculum is harvested and secured to the ulnar osseous groove using small bone anchors. (dnahelix.com)
  • Clinical signs involve lameness, pain, medial joint swelling, effusion, crepitation, excessive cranial laxity of the proximal tibia relative to the distal femur (drawer sign, or positive compression test), and increased internal tibial rotation. (msdvetmanual.com)
  • Inserting distal locking screws. (aofoundation.org)
  • The three main clinical findings observed in the early stages of the mandibular lateral incisor ectopic eruption are: distal tipping, coronal displacement and severe mesiolingual rotation. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the USA Hansen-street nail was introduced in 1947 this was solid diamond shaped nail designed to resist fracture rotation by its compression fit within the cancellous bone. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • Some nail designs proximal screw placed obliquely which is believed more stable with this type of fixation may injure proximal tibiofibular joint and cause knee pain [8]. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • The aim was to exhibit whether a pedicle screw with proximal doubling of the threads (cortical thread) is ahead of a standard conventional threaded pedicle screw in vertebral bodies with low bone quality. (springer.com)
  • The proximal Schanz screw must be proximal and sufficiently posterior to avoid blocking the nail. (aofoundation.org)
  • While the bones of the spine provide stability and protect the delicate spinal cord , it is the soft tissues that surround and support the spine that allow for flexibility and controlled motion. (spineinfo.com)
  • These muscles are responsible for controlling fine movements of the spine, including rotation and extension. (spineinfo.com)
  • Found in the posterior aspect of the spine, these tendons connect the spinous processes and provide support, particularly during extension (backward bending) and rotation movements. (spineinfo.com)
  • These ligaments connect the spinous processes (the bony projections on the back of the spine) and help limit excessive flexion and rotation of the spine. (spineinfo.com)
  • We focus on common and emerging screw fixation techniques in the lumbar spine. (vermaspine.com)
  • Posterior Fixation Techniques Pedicle Screw Fixation The paraspinal approach to the lumbar spine was first described by Watkins16 in 1959. (vermaspine.com)
  • A method for loading a spinal implant with fusion promoting substances into an implantation space adjacent vertebral bodies of the spine. (michelsonmedicalpatents.org)
  • A 71-year-old male with severe left hip pain during motion underwent a 99m Tc MDP bone SPECT/CT of the pelvis and lumbar spine. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • Your spine is a stack of 33 interlocking bones called vertebra, processes, and coccyx (tailbone). (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • Every vertebra in the spine has three main parts: a drum-shaped bone designed to bear weight and withstand compression, an arch-shaped bone that protects the spinal cord, and star-shaped processes that serve as outriggers for muscle attachments. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • Vertebral bodies were instrumented by standard pedicle screws with a constant double thread on the right pedicle and a partial doubling of the threads-quad thread-(cortical thread) in the area of the pedicle on the left pedicle. (springer.com)
  • While techniques have been described to improve the accuracy of pedicle screw placement, pedicle screw misplacement has still been shown to occur 2.0% to 18.6% of the time. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Spinal navigation technology translates image guidance to an open navigation platform for more accurate pedicle screw placement. (beckersspine.com)
  • Conclusion FMSs may be used to augment fixation in revision spinal deformity cases when pedicle screw placement may be challenging. (ijssurgery.com)
  • 4 Conventional landmarks for pedicle screw placement may be obscured or nonexistent, increasing the potential for spinal cord or nerve root injury. (ijssurgery.com)
  • The small gaps between fragments fill with membranous bone, which remodels into cortical bone as long as the strain applied to these tissues does not cause excessive disruption and fibrous tissue develops (nonunion). (medscape.com)
  • These are screws that are placed coronally or obliquely across the posterior bone formed as a result of a prior spinal fusion. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Posterior fixation in conjunction with bone grafting is the standard technique to achieve bony fusion in lumbar spinal surgery. (vermaspine.com)
  • Spinal fusion involving posterior instrumentation with rods and pedicle screws has been common surgical practice for many years. (biomedgrid.com)
  • This cross-link method can accompany both minimally invasive and open pedicle screw and rod construct placement, which requires a posterior approach with the patient in the prone position. (biomedgrid.com)
  • Bones and bony structures are susceptible to a variety of weaknesses that can affect their ability to provide support and structure. (justia.com)
  • In our study, 30 healthy volunteers and 39 patients with various degrees of chondromalacia or osteoarthritis were selected and accelerometers and piezoelectric sensors were placed on prominent bone structures of patients' knee joints (patella, lateral and medial tibial plateau) in order to measure the structure-borne noise during active extension and flexion of the joint. (easychair.org)
  • Pressure (rub sores) often develop at the level of prominent underlying structures such as bone. (vin.com)
  • Diagrammatic representation of the main bones, joints and anatomical structures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Artifacts from bilateral hip prosthesis can result in severe distortion of adjacent anatomical structures. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • Most pedicle screws in clinical use are constant threaded with a coarse pitch as used in cancellous screws. (springer.com)
  • A clinical trial carried out by Jemt and Book 15 could not find a statistically significant correlation between marginal bone level and prosthesis misfit. (allenpress.com)
  • In elderly persons with more osteoporotic bone, most of these injuries occur from falls. (medscape.com)
  • A bone fusion device provides stability to bones during a bone fusion period. (patentcut.com)
  • The bone fusion device comprises one or more extendable tabs attached to the bone fusion device by associated rotating means. (patentcut.com)
  • The bone fusion device is preferably inserted by using an arthroscopic surgical procedure. (patentcut.com)
  • Typically, the tabs advantageously position and brace the bone fusion device in the confined space between the bones until the bones have fused. (patentcut.com)
  • With respect to bone repair, innovation continues to look at addressing the properties important for healing during fusion procedures. (beckersspine.com)
  • Post-operative, bone growth stimulators are another technology available to aid in healing a spinal fusion. (beckersspine.com)
  • Screws through a fusion mass are an alternative to pedicle screw fixation. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Objective The purpose of this retrospective study was to further elucidate the safety and efficacy of fusion mass screws (FMSs) in revision spinal deformity surgery. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Computed tomography (CT) was used to assess bone mineral density (BMD) and thickness of each fusion mass preoperatively along with accuracy of FMS placement postoperatively. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Fusion mass screws (FMSs) can provide an additional anchor for fixation in patients with a prior history of spinal fusion. (ijssurgery.com)
  • After talking with numerous friends & acquaintances who had suffered with back pain, I came to the conclusion that a fusion was a short term "band aid" fix & it would not address all of my problems & that many people who had a fusion at one level would find it later affected the adjacent areas requiring more fusion surgeries in 3 to 5 yrs increments which meant limited mobility. (dr-bertagnoli.com)
  • SI-BONE has been an innovator in the surgical treatment of sacropelvic disorders since 2008 when it introduced the iFuse Implant System® for minimally invasive SI joint fusion. (singingriverhealthsystem.com)
  • iFuse-TORQ is designed with advanced features for increased functional surface area, bone harvesting, and rotational resistance vs conventional screws for SI joint fusion and trauma. (singingriverhealthsystem.com)
  • Traditionally, instrumentation involved in spinal fusion has involved pedicle screws connected vertically by metallic rods with or without cross-links connecting both vertical rods together across the midline (Figure 1). (biomedgrid.com)
  • The medial wall fragment was fixed, and the graft and osteotomies were stabilized with screws and a blade plate. (jocr.co.in)
  • 5 years after the injury, the patient was completely asymptomatic, and radiographs demonstrated union of all osteotomies, osseous integration and remodeling of the bone graft as well as correct congruity of the hip joint. (jocr.co.in)
  • Here, we report the long-term outcome of a young man treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the medial wall fracture, a valgus osteotomy of the femur and a restock of the impaction with autologous bone graft. (jocr.co.in)
  • This graft can be either autograft (bone harvested from the patient's own body), allograft (cadaver bone), or a synthetic bone substitute. (orthobracing.com)
  • The pedicle is sometimes used as a portal of entrance into the vertebral body for fixation with pedicle screws or for placement of bone cement as with kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty. (wikipedia.org)
  • Placed immediately after the implant body placement, the cover screw is screwed on top of the implant where the implant body-abutment joint is during the healing phase of the implant. (medscape.com)
  • Candidates for dental implants and mini-implants include partially and totally edentulous patients with proper bone height and width for implant placement. (medscape.com)
  • Each system is different, but all aim to improve precision, surgical accuracy, screw placement and outcomes. (beckersspine.com)
  • Following successful placement of the pedicle screw-rod construct, the crosslink acceptors are first applied to each rod using the specialized applicator (Figure 3) through the same incision(s) in which the adjacent pedicle screws were placed. (biomedgrid.com)
  • An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. (justia.com)
  • The implant body is the component that is placed in the bone (endosseous component). (medscape.com)
  • Implant components: (1) implant body, (2) cover screw, (3) healing abutment, (4) transmucosal abutment. (medscape.com)
  • Once the implant has properly osseointegrated to the surrounding bone, the implant is exposed and the cover screw is removed. (medscape.com)
  • An implant should have at least 1.5-2 mm of bone between the body of the implant and an adjacent tooth. (medscape.com)
  • Implant surface and shape are designed to prevent rotation and motion of the sacroiliac (SI) joint. (singingriverhealthsystem.com)
  • In April 2021, SI-BONE expanded its innovative sacropelvic treatment offerings with the launch of iFuse-TORQ, a novel 3D-printed threaded implant. (singingriverhealthsystem.com)
  • Depending on the specific system used, an abutment can include a mechanical connection mechanism within itself or can be clamped onto the implant by means of an abutment screw. (allenpress.com)
  • 6 If an absolute passive fit cannot be obtained between implant/abutment interfaces, this may lead to such prosthetic complications as loosening or fracture of the screws that retain the prosthesis to implant. (allenpress.com)
  • But when considering the mechanical aspect of the implant prosthesis, poor fitting prosthesis with 6 μm to 10 μm vertical misfit may lead to screw loosening. (allenpress.com)
  • andwherein the first end portion comprises a ramp on at least a portion of an outer surface configured and dimensioned to engage and separate the adjacent spinous processes when inserted and to rotatably advance the device in the lateral direction to position the support portion in a predetermined position between the spinous processes. (patentsencyclopedia.com)
  • 12. The device of claim 1, wherein the body is configured and dimensioned to be rotated in-situ to distract adjacent spinous processes. (patentsencyclopedia.com)
  • Associated injuries in adjacent joints may be noted. (medscape.com)
  • It is ideal to immobilize the joints above and below the fractured bone to reduce motion at the interface to a minimum. (vin.com)
  • Conversion to a total ankle arthroplasty is a more recent solution, potentially restoring pain free ankle range of motion and dissipating the increased load dispersed among adjacent joints [3]. (faoj.org)
  • Systems for bone and spinal stabilization, fixation and repair include intramedullar nails, intervertebral cages and prostheses, remotely activatable prostheses, tissue extraction devices, and electrocautery probes. (patsnap.com)
  • To heal the broken bone without any deformity, the bony ends must be realigned to their natural position through orthopedic surgery by reduction of the displacement. (drvasuortho.com)
  • Bone density (BMD) was determined by quantitative computed tomography. (springer.com)
  • Considering the stability of an implanted pedicle screw itself, it depends on the following three main factors: bone quality, implantation technique, and screw properties [ 14 ]. (springer.com)
  • Knowledge of the benefits and limitations of these alternative options is of particular importance in the treatment of patients with complex conditions or multiple comorbidities in whom pedicle screw implantation would carry an unacceptably high risk of complications. (vermaspine.com)
  • 17. The device of claim 14, wherein in the second implantation position the first and second end portions are located laterally adjacent opposite lateral sides of a portion of the vertebral bodies. (patentsencyclopedia.com)
  • Great care should be taken in certain areas: olecranon, accessory carpal bone and calcaneus. (vin.com)
  • The lunate is a carpal bone. (orthoinfo.org)
  • Ligaments are strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bones to bones, providing stability and limiting excessive movement within a joint. (spineinfo.com)
  • In recent years, bone tissue engineering (BTE) has played an essential role in the repair of bone tissue defects. (bvsalud.org)
  • The tissue is then brought again over the tendon and secured to itself and the ulna, utilizing bone anchors. (dnahelix.com)
  • Mini�bone anchors are used to safe the tissue to the ulnar border of the groove and imbricate the subsheath. (dnahelix.com)
  • His landmark translational research includes the development of distraction osteogenesis for mandibular advancement, bone wound healing, and tissue engineering. (issuu.com)
  • Bone is living tissue that requires a regular supply of blood for nourishment. (orthoinfo.org)
  • Terminology Highlighted here are alternatives to the standard open pedicle screw fixation method, with a particular focus on techniques designed to minimize soft-tissue disruption and surgical time. (vermaspine.com)
  • The bulk impedance between the electrodes is, in turn, made up of (1) the impedance of the tissue adjacent to the electrodes, and (2) the impedance of the tissue between the electrodes. (patsnap.com)
  • In one embodiment, the present invention makes both monopolar and bipolar impedance measurements, and then corrects the bipolar impedance measurements using the monopolar measurements to eliminate the effect of the impedance of the tissue adjacent the electrodes. (patsnap.com)
  • On the back of each vertebra are projections of bone that form the vertebral arch, which consists of two supporting bones called pedicles and two layers of tissue called laminae. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • Pedicle screw instrumentation is a commonly used procedure in spinal surgery. (springer.com)
  • Technologies like Trinity ELITE™ from Orthofix, a third-generation allograft with viable cells, are designed to promote bone formation after spinal surgery. (beckersspine.com)
  • Traditionally, the starting point for intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fracture has established via ínfrapatellar approach either by splitting the patellar tendon or dissecting just adjacent to patellar tendon .Nailing in semiextended position using medial patellar approach has recently gained significant attention [9]. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • The fixation of the plate to the dorsal surface of the third metacarpal bone is achieved the same way as in the standard technique, using 1.5 mm thick and 6 mm long screws, but the fixation to the radius is not applied on its dorsal, but on its medial/mediocaudal edge/surface, using 2.0 mm screws. (balkanvets.com)
  • Rotatory malunion caused due to internal or external rotation of the broken bone. (drvasuortho.com)
  • The patients demonstrate an external rotation of the antebrachial area in relation to the portion of the limb above the elbow. (balkanvets.com)
  • The carpus and manus possess an additional and permanent external rotation in relation to the antebrachium, which causes the patients to use the rostral portion of the their carpus for stepping and weight bearing, which in turn inducts the formation of a chronical traumatic inflammatory proliferative granuloma in this area. (balkanvets.com)
  • Note the normal sclerotic bone of the acetabulum (which indicates no surgical reaming) and the normal lucent hyaline cartilage between the acetabulum and the femoral head (arrow). (medscape.com)
  • In the 1970s, treatment began to shift from casting and the "bag of bones" technique to surgical intervention with limited internal fixation. (medscape.com)
  • There may be one or more factors that cause a disruption of blood flow to the bone. (orthoinfo.org)
  • Disruption of articular congruity and/or loss of talar length, alignment, and rotation are general indications for operative treatment. (teachmeorthopedics.info)
  • Because one third of tibial surface is subcutaneous throughout the most of its length and it also has a precarious blood supply than other bones, which are enclosed by bulky muscles. (peertechzpublications.com)
  • Soft callus is then converted into rigid bone, the hard callus stage, by enchondral ossification and intramembranous bone formation. (medscape.com)
  • Ligaments provide stability and limit excessive movement, tendons connect muscles to bones, and muscles work together to facilitate movement and maintain posture. (spineinfo.com)
  • Stability, joint resistance to relative movement of the bones when load is applied, is also a key requirement of joint replacement. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Do not repair the supratendinous retinaculum to the ulna, as a result of it will limit forearm rotation. (dnahelix.com)
  • Forces acting on the lunate may be different depending on the relative lengths of the two bones in the forearm (the radius and the ulna). (orthoinfo.org)
  • Any injury, lesion or neuromuscular disorder of this complex system affects these interactions between muscles, bones and ligaments and causes degradation, instability or disability of locomotion. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Here, we review screw fixation options available for treating lumbar instability, degeneration, and deformity. (vermaspine.com)
  • By any means, if the lining of the two ends is disturbed, then the bone heals with a deformity which is called a malunion fracture . (drvasuortho.com)
  • In total 8 pedicle screws embedded into the bone of the pedicles (the part of the vertebra, which connects the lamina to the vertebral body. (dr-bertagnoli.com)
  • The 2D CT, X-ray, and MRI images are of great help in orthopedic practice, but SPECT/CT images reconstructed with xSPECT Bone and viewed on syngo .via add valuable information and increase diagnostic confidence. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • The higher image resolution achieved from xSPECT Bone™ technology enables you to better localize and characterize disease for a more accurate representation of each patient's condition. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • 2 xSPECT Bone and iMAR can easily be combined for even greater image clarity. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • xSPECT Bone sharply delineates increased uptake in left acetabulum corresponding to irregular articular surface, peri-articular sclerosis, and narrowing of joint space seen on CT. (siemens-healthineers.com)
  • A set of twelve curved bones which connect to the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as costal cartilage. (lookformedical.com)
  • The present invention solves problems of poor versatility, complicated operation, and high requirements for land occupation and auxiliary equipment of conventional crushers, and can greatly reduce energy consumption and crushing cost, has simple operation and low maintenance rate, and is suitable for crushing various bones. (google.com)
  • A clinician may select mini-implants when a patient has inadequate bone height or width for full-sized implants. (medscape.com)
  • The intramedullar nails, intervertebral cages and prostheses, are designed for expansion from a small diameter for insertion into place to a larger diameter which stabilizes, fixates or repairs the bone, and further can be inserted percutaneously. (patsnap.com)
  • The baseline force remained constant (50 N). Fatigue test was terminated after exceeding 5.4-mm head displacement (~ 20° screw tilting). (springer.com)
  • 4] In 1969, Riseborough and Raidin described four categories based on degree of displacement, comminution, and rotation. (medscape.com)
  • An absolutely precise fit (passive fit) between the prosthesis framework and abutments has been advocated to avoid stress concentrations in the bone adjacent to the implants. (allenpress.com)
  • The immediate post-traumatic analysis according to Pfirrmann's classification found 97% of the cranial adjacent discs and 100% of the caudal discs classified Pfirrmann 3 or less. (sicot-j.org)
  • The analysis on the secondary MRI revealed that 78% of cranial adjacent discs and 88% of caudal adjacent discs still were classified Pfirrmann 3 or less. (sicot-j.org)
  • The healing abutment is screwed in its place to project through the mucosa and to maintain patency of the mucosal penetration. (medscape.com)
  • 7 - 11 Fracture of abutment screws is more prevalent than fracture of prosthesis-retaining screws. (allenpress.com)
  • A hexagonal socket provides resistance to rotation, while a tapered joint provides resistance and seal. (medscape.com)
  • Tendons are fibrous cords that connect muscles to bones, allowing for controlled movement by transmitting the force generated by muscles. (spineinfo.com)
  • at the ankle complex the tendons wrap around bones and change direction under retinaculae. (biomedcentral.com)
  • When a bone is fractured, the bone fragments get displaced. (drvasuortho.com)
  • Malunion fracture is a large gap between the broken ends of the bone which is filled with a new bone. (drvasuortho.com)
  • In children, malunion can also be caused due to partial or complete damage to the growth plate due to high-impact trauma or overgrowth of bones after the treatment. (drvasuortho.com)
  • Boring: A single point tool is fed linearly and parallel to the axis of rotation to create a round hole. (nichefilters.com)
  • Due to the demographic changes, the patients affected from spinal diseases are getting older and therefore the bone quality of the patients is getting worse [ 2 ]. (springer.com)
  • Lever arm lengths determine the ability of muscles to produce joint torque in order to generate or resist rotation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Genetic heritage, trauma and bone pathologies are also accepted as etiologic factors in the development of transpositions 3,8 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Indeed, although Magerl defined the type A fracture as a strictly bone injury, several authors suggested associated disc lesions or degeneration after trauma. (sicot-j.org)
  • Based on Pfirrmann's and Oner's classifications of disc injuries, two observers analyzed independently the type of lesion in the discs adjacent to the fractured vertebra in immediate post-trauma and at the last follow-up. (sicot-j.org)