The use of biomaterials in orthopaedics for joint replacement, fracture healing
and bone regeneration is a rapidly expanding field. Infection of these
biomaterials is a major healthcare burden, leading to significant morbidity and
mortality. Furthermore, the cost to healthcare systems is increasing
dramatically. With advances in implant design and production, research has
predominately focussed on osseointegration; however, modification of implant
material, surface topography and chemistry can also provide antibacterial
activity. With the increasing burden of infection, it is vitally important that
we consider the bacterial interaction with the biomaterial and the host when
designing and manufacturing future implants. During this review, we will
elucidate the interaction between patient, biomaterial surface and bacteria. We
aim to review current and developing surface modifications with a view towards
antibacterial orthopaedic implants for clinical applications.
Postpartum haemorrhage remains a signi®cant complication of childbirth in the UK and worldwide. The most common cause of postpartum haemorrhage is uterine atony, but placent accreta is becoming more frequent. In these situations tamponade may be required. The successful use of the in¯ated stomach balloon (300ml) of a Sengstaken±Blakemore tube has been reported previously. We describe an innovative method of`tamponade' which is simple and effective, using the Ru Èsch urological hydrostatic balloon catheter. In two cases of failed medical therapy for PPH, where the catheter has been tried, further surgical interventions have been avoided.
A focus of orthopedic research is to improve osteointegration and outcomes of joint replacement. Material surface topography has been shown to alter cell adhesion, proliferation, and growth. The use of nanotopographical features to promote cell adhesion and bone formation is hoped to improve osteointegration and clinical outcomes. Use of block-copolymer self-assembled nanopatterns allows nanopillars to form via templated anodization with control over height and order, which has been shown to be of cellular importance. This project assesses the outcome of a human bone marrowderived co-culture of adherent osteoprogenitors and osteoclast progenitors on polished titania and titania patterned with 15 nm nanopillars, fabricated by a block-copolymer templated anodization technique. Substrate implantation in rabbit femurs is performed to confi rm the in vivo bone/implant integration. Quantitative and qualitative results demonstrate increased osteogenesis on the nanopillar substrate with scanning electron microscopy, histochemical staining, and real-time quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis performed. Osteoblast/osteoclast co-culture analysis shows an increase in osteoblastogenesis-related gene expression and reduction in osteoclastogenesis. Supporting this in vitro fi nding, in vivo implantation of substrates in rabbit femora indicates increased implant/bone contact by ≈20%. These favorable osteogenic characteristics demonstrate the potential of 15 nm titania nanopillars fabricated by the block-copolymer templated anodization technique.
Background Bony tumors of the foot account for approximately 3% of all osseous tumors. Diagnosis is frequently delayed as a result of lack of clinician familiarity and as a result of their rarity. The reasons for the delays, however, are unclear. Questions/purposes We therefore determined (1) how hindfoot tumors present and the specific reasons for delay in diagnosis; (2) whether the spectrum of disease varies between the talus and calcaneus; and (3) how these patients were treated. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical notes and imaging for all patients with 34 calcaneal and 23 talar tumors recorded in the Scottish Bone Tumour Registry. Demographics, presentation, investigation, histology, management, recurrence, and mortality were recorded.
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