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Attachment Of Fibrous Materials In Nature And Surgical Repair, Ethan Daniel Hoppe
Attachment Of Fibrous Materials In Nature And Surgical Repair, Ethan Daniel Hoppe
McKelvey School of Engineering Theses & Dissertations
Mother nature is the ultimate problem solver. Often by brute force and necessity for survival, the organism that has the best solution to a problem is the one to proliferate. One of these problems for which nature provides an elegant solution is the attachment of dissimilar materials. This dissertation explores the strengthening and relaxation of interactions between soft and hard materials, typically with one of the two being fibrous in character, with the goal of identifying strategies for improving the surgical reattachment of tendon to bone. The work begins with a study of the plant Harpagonella palmeri, which the dissertation …
Post-Traumatic Elbow Contracture Characterization And Physical Therapy-Based Treatment Strategies In A Preclinical Model, Alex Reiter
McKelvey School of Engineering Theses & Dissertations
The elbow is the most commonly dislocated joint in the pediatric population and second most common in adults. As one of the most congruous joints in the body, slight changes in biomechanics due to injury can lead to drastic reductions in range of motion causing potential quality of life issues. Post-traumatic joint contracture occurs in 12% of patients following elbow dislocation or fracture, and it is characterized by a loss in ROM, joint stiffness, and pain. Preventing joint contracture and functional deficits from occurring is one of the primary goals when managing these injuries. A rat model of joint contracture …