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View article: Utility of direct 3D co-culture model for chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells on hyaluronan scaffold (Hyaff-11)
Utility of direct 3D co-culture model for chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells on hyaluronan scaffold (Hyaff-11) Open
This study presents direct 2D and 3D co-culture model of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) line with chondrocytes isolated from patients with osteoarthritis (unaffected area). MSCs differentiation into chondrocytes after 14, 17 days was checke…
View article: Micromorphological assessment of bone tissue remodeling in various hip degeneration conditions
Micromorphological assessment of bone tissue remodeling in various hip degeneration conditions Open
Our observations indicate an intense adaptive reorganization of bone tissue depending on external and internal factors, including biomechanical condition.
View article: Graft of allogeneic knee extensor mechanismin treatment of giant cell tumor of the patella
Graft of allogeneic knee extensor mechanismin treatment of giant cell tumor of the patella Open
Introduction: Cancer of the patella is a rare condition. Giant cell tumor of the patella is an extremely rare and a difficult to solve therapeutic problem. Depending on the degree of bone destruction, it may cause significant knee joint dy…
View article: Distribution of the Highest Plantar Pressure Regions in Patients with Diabetes and Its Association with Peripheral Neuropathy, Gender, Age, and BMI: One Centre Study
Distribution of the Highest Plantar Pressure Regions in Patients with Diabetes and Its Association with Peripheral Neuropathy, Gender, Age, and BMI: One Centre Study Open
The abnormal plantar pressure distribution and value play a key role in the formation of plantar calluses and diabetic foot ulcer. The prevalence of the highest pressure different distribution and its association with various factors among…
View article: Clinical evaluation of ankle arthrodesis with Ilizarov fixation and internal fixation
Clinical evaluation of ankle arthrodesis with Ilizarov fixation and internal fixation Open
Ankle arthrodesis with Ilizarov stabilization is associated with lower prevalence of VAS pain level after surgery than after internal screws stabilization. Rate of complications, FAAM functional score and period of hospitalization were not…
View article: Assessment of the distribution of load on the lower limbs and balance before and after ankle arthrodesis with the Ilizarov method
Assessment of the distribution of load on the lower limbs and balance before and after ankle arthrodesis with the Ilizarov method Open
Ankle arthrodesis with the Ilizarov method is an accepted form of treatment of advanced degenerative changes of the ankle joint. Incorrect balance and load distribution on the lower limbs may result in pain and dysfunction. The aim of the …
View article: Sport and physical activity after ankle arthrodesiswith Ilizarov fixation and internal fixation
Sport and physical activity after ankle arthrodesiswith Ilizarov fixation and internal fixation Open
Ilizarov fixation of ankle arthrodesis is associated with better scores on the FAAM SPORT, UCLA activity and VAS ACTIVITY scales after treatment than internal fixation. The scores on the GRIMBY scale and the UCLA activity scale were signif…
View article: Increased Radiation but No Benefits in Pedicle Screw Accuracy With Navigation versus a Freehand Technique in Scoliosis Surgery
Increased Radiation but No Benefits in Pedicle Screw Accuracy With Navigation versus a Freehand Technique in Scoliosis Surgery Open
Background The clinical value of pedicle screws in spinal deformity surgery is well known; however, screw insertion is demanding and sometimes associated with complications. Navigation systems based on intraoperatively obtained three-dimen…
View article: Cytokine induction of sol&ndash;gel-derived TiO<sub>2</sub> and SiO<sub>2</sub> coatings on metallic substrates after implantation to rat femur
Cytokine induction of sol–gel-derived TiO<sub>2</sub> and SiO<sub>2</sub> coatings on metallic substrates after implantation to rat femur Open
Material surface is a key determinant of host response on implanted biomaterial. Therefore, modification of the implant surface may optimize implant-tissue reactions. Inflammatory reaction is inevitable after biomaterial implantation, but …
View article: Active screening for diabetic foot — assessment of health care professionals’ compliance to it
Active screening for diabetic foot — assessment of health care professionals’ compliance to it Open
Background. The strategy of care for chronic diabetic complications prevention includes appropriate organization and education of healthcare professionals. Despite the availability of skilled medical staff, there is insufficient informatio…
View article: Efficacy of En Bloc Direct Vertebral Body Derotation (Dvbd) in Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
Efficacy of En Bloc Direct Vertebral Body Derotation (Dvbd) in Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment Open
Introduction Vertebral axial rotation in horizontal plane is a component of spinal deformity in scoliosis. Greater axial rotation is related with inclination to curve progression, contributes to rib hump development. Therefore the correcti…
View article: Pedicular Screw Placement Accuracy with O-Arm Based Navigation in Patients with Scoliosis
Pedicular Screw Placement Accuracy with O-Arm Based Navigation in Patients with Scoliosis Open
Introduction Application of transpedicular screws to obtain posterior spinal fusion in thoraco-lumbar spine has become standard in spinal surgery. However technique of screws insertion is demanding and not free of complications. Positionin…