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Design And Validation Of An External Fixator For Use In In Vivo Fracture Studies, Marc S. Nash
Design And Validation Of An External Fixator For Use In In Vivo Fracture Studies, Marc S. Nash
Honors Theses
This thesis explores how a new external fixator effects the healing process in the fracture site of a mouse tibia. Studies have shown that the amount of time it takes a fracture to heal can vary based on the type of fixator used. An external fixator was designed using SolidWorks and fabricated by Medical Micro Machining (Colfax, Washington). Rubber disks where created from a mold and inserted in the bottom piece of each fixator. Using a dental drill and a variety of clamps, the fixator was attached to an already removed tibia. A Dremel saw was used to create a …
Traumatic Vs. Pathological Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Look Into The Importance Of The Collagen Matrix And The Preferred Method Of Repair, Kathleen M. Mclean
Traumatic Vs. Pathological Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Look Into The Importance Of The Collagen Matrix And The Preferred Method Of Repair, Kathleen M. Mclean
Honors Theses
The Achilles tendon is the largest, strongest, and thickest tendon in the human body. While it may be the strongest, the Achilles tendon is also among one of the most frequently ruptured. These lower limb injuries arise as a result of athletically induced trauma or pathologically and steroidal induced trauma. While the manner in which athletic ruptures occurs can be determined on a case to case basis through the use of clinical examination, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the method in which the injury should be treated remains controversial. The two main methods of repair include a conservative approach …