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An Analysis Of Patients Undergoing Hip And Knee Arthroplasties In An Accountable Care Organization, Harjot Uppal
An Analysis Of Patients Undergoing Hip And Knee Arthroplasties In An Accountable Care Organization, Harjot Uppal
Honors Theses
Background. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are commonly performed procedures, with over one million executed each year in the United States (U.S.) (Steiner et al., 2012). By 2030, THA and TKA are projected to become the most frequently performed elective surgical procedures in the U.S. (Cram et al., 2012; Kurtz et al., 2009). Many of the previous studies on THA and TKA procedures have focused on women, primarily because they are at increased risks of developing knee osteoarthritis and sustaining hip fractures (Cummings et al., 1990; Hedlund et al., 1987; Hinton et al., 1995; Myers et …
Development And Validation Of A Direct Tibial Loading Device For Mice, Sylvie Kalikoff
Development And Validation Of A Direct Tibial Loading Device For Mice, Sylvie Kalikoff
Honors Theses
Of the six million bones fractured each year in the United States, 5 to 10% do not heal properly. Fractures range in severity and classification, and are therefore treated differently depending on the type of bone that was broken, the location of the break, and the way in which the specific bone regrows. It is crucial that the appropriate treatment be carried out in order to properly heal the broken bone.
The Design Of Patient-Specific Implants To Treat Bone Cancer, Shelby Marks
The Design Of Patient-Specific Implants To Treat Bone Cancer, Shelby Marks
Honors Theses
Benign and malignant tumors often arise in bone due to metastasizing cancer. Thirty years ago limbs affected by tumors were treated with amputation, now with new technology, limb‐saving surgery is used most of the time; however, these surgical methods have limitations. Research shows a trend of using allografts and metallic implants to fill the bone gap once the tumor is resected. In some cases sections up to one third of the femur can be removed, sometimes disrupting the joint. There are many problems such as the integration and risk of failure in these implants. A more patient specific approach can …