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Proof of concept measurement of ovine intertrochanteric fracture stability with an X-ray visualized implantable screw bending sensor Open

Nathan T. Carrington, Savannah R Forrester, Paul W Milhouse, Caleb Behrend, Tom B. Pace , et al. · 2025

Synovial Fluid pH Sensor for Early Detection of Prosthetic Hip Infections Open

Uthpala Wijayaratna, Sachindra Kiridena, John D. Adams, Caleb Behrend, Jeffrey N. Anker · 2021

An implantable sensor developed to measure synovial fluid pH for noninvasive early detection and monitoring of hip infections using standard‐of‐care plain radiography is described. The sensor is made of a pH responsive polyacrylic acid‐bas…

Measuring Intertrochanteric Fracture Stability with a Novel Strain-Sensing Sliding Hip Screw Open

Nathan T. Carrington, Paul W Milhouse, Caleb Behrend, Tom B. Pace, Jeffrey N. Anker , et al. · 2020

Background Bone healing after internal fixation of intertrochanteric hip fractures is difficult to monitor with radiography, particularly with internal fixation implants such as the sliding hip screw (SHS). In this study, we evaluate a rob…

Measuring Orthopedic Plate Strain to Track Bone Healing Using a Fluidic Sensor Read via Plain Radiography Open

Apeksha C. Rajamanthrilage, Md. Arifuzzaman, Paul W. Millhouse, Thomas B. Pace, Caleb Behrend , et al. · 2020

We describe a fluidic X-ray visualized strain indicator under applied load (X-VISUAL) to quantify orthopedic plate strain and inform rehabilitative care. This sensor uses a liquid-level gauge with hydro-mechanical amplification and is visu…

Noninvasively Imaging pH at the Surface of Implanted Orthopedic Devices with X-ray Excited Luminescence Chemical Imaging Open

Unaiza Uzair, Donald Benza, Caleb Behrend, Jeffrey N. Anker · 2019

Implanted medical device-associated infections are a leading cause of fixation failure, and early diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. During infection, acidosis near the implant plays a role in antibiotic resistance and low pH is…

An implanted pH sensor read using radiography Open

Md. Arifuzzaman, Paul W. Millhouse, Yash S. Raval, Thomas B. Pace, Caleb Behrend , et al. · 2019

The constructed biosensor enhances the capability of traditional plain film radiography, enabling the noninvasive measurement of postoperative infection indicating chemical concentration such as pH on the implant surfaces.

Symptomatic sacrococcygeal joint dislocation treated using closed manual reduction: A case report with 36-month follow-up and review of literature Open

Pratik Kanabur, Anirudh K. Gowd, Julia A. Bulkeley, Caleb Behrend, Jonathan J. Carmouche · 2017

C1-2 Fixation Approach for Patients With Vascular Irregularities: A Case Report Open

Alireza K. Nazemi, Stetson R. Bickley, Caleb Behrend, Jonathan J. Carmouche · 2017

In posterior spinal fusion (PSF), the vertebral artery is most vulnerable to injury at C1-2. C2 pedicle screws are often placed into the dorsomedial isthmus of C2. Alternative techniques include C2 laminar screws and wiring techniques. A 6…

Implanted chemical sensors for functional radiography Open

Md. Arifuzzaman, Paul W. Millhouse, Yash S. Raval, Thomas B. Pace, Caleb Behrend , et al. · 2017

A biomedical sensor is designed to noninvasively measure local pH changes on the surface of implanted devices for detecting and monitoring implant-associated infection using plain radiography. The sensor comprises a radiopaque pin embedded…

Incidence, Positional Distribution, Severity, and Time Missed in Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Knee in NCAA Division I Football Athletes Open

Ali R. Motamedi, Anirudh K. Gowd, Alireza K. Nazemi, Steven T. Gardner, Caleb Behrend · 2017

Descriptive Epidemiology Study.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion Using a Local Source for Cancellous Autograft: A Biomechanical Analysis of Vertebral Body Stability in an Osteopenic Bone Model Open

Zakk Walterscheid, Conor O’Neill, Alex Ochs, Adrian D’Averso, Christopher Dew , et al. · 2017

Background: Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion is an effective treatment for patients having cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. To reduce morbidity associated with autograft taken from the iliac crest without sacrificing high fus…

Implantable strain sensor to monitor fracture healing with standard radiography Open

Hunter Pelham, Donald Benza, Paul W. Millhouse, Nathan T. Carrington, Md. Arifuzzaman , et al. · 2017

X-ray excited luminescent chemical imaging (XELCI) for non-invasive imaging of implant infections Open

Donald Benza, Unaiza Uzair, Yash S. Raval, Tzuen‐Rong Tzeng, Caleb Behrend , et al. · 2017

X-ray excited luminescent chemical imaging (XELCI) uses a combination of X-ray excitation to provide high resolution and optical detection to provide chemical sensing. A key application is to detect and study implant-associated infection. …

Implanted chemical sensors for functional radiography Open

Md Arifuzzaman, Paul W. Millhouse, Yash S. Raval, Thomas B. Pace, Caleb Behrend , et al. · 2017

A biomedical sensor is designed to noninvasively measure local pH changes on the surface of implanted devices for detecting and monitoring implant-associated infection using plain radiography. The sensor comprises a radiopaque pin embedded…

Indications for Direct Laryngoscopic Examination of Vocal Cord Function Prior to Anterior Cervical Surgery Open

Anirudh K. Gowd, Alireza K. Nazemi, Jonathan J. Carmouche, Todd J. Albert, Caleb Behrend · 2016

Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (RLNP) is among the most common complications in both thyroid surgeries and anterior approaches to the cervical spine, having both a diverse etiology and presentation. Most bilateral paresis, with subsequent…

A smart polymer hydrogel as a chemical sensor on biomedical implant Open

Arifuzzaman, Caleb Behrend, John D. DesJardins, Jeffrey N. Anker · 2016

Orthopedic implants are manufactured to support on healing fractured bones. In United States, over 2 million fracture fixation devices, including intra-medullary nails, external fixation pins, plates, and screws, and over 600 thousands joi…

Allogeneic and Autogenous Bone Grafts Are Affected by Historical Donor Environmental Exposure Open

Caleb Behrend, Jonathon J. Carmouche, Paul W. Millhouse, Lauren Ritter, Joseph T. Moskal , et al. · 2015

Comparable levels of lead exposure have been associated with toxic effects on skeletal tissue. Further study of bone graft used in fusion procedures and other procedures is necessary to define the magnitude of osteotoxic effects in the set…

Financial Implications of Hospital Readmission After Hip Fracture Open

Stephen L. Kates, Edward Shields, Caleb Behrend, Katia K. Noyes · 2015

Introduction: Hip fracture is the leading orthopedic discharge diagnosis associated with 30-day readmission in terms of numbers. Because readmission to the hospital following a hip fracture is so common, it adds considerably to the costs o…

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