Publications by authors named "Bijan Abar"

This study investigates 3D extrusion bioinks for cartilage tissue engineering by characterizing the physical properties of 3D-printed scaffolds containing varying alginate and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) concentrations. We systematically investigated the effects of increasing PVA and alginate concentrations on swelling, degradation, and the elastic modulus of printed hydrogels. Swelling decreased significantly with increased PVA concentrations, while degradation rates rose with higher PVA concentrations, underscoring the role of PVA in modulating hydrogel matrix stability.

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Background: Total talus replacement (TTR) implants are designed to replace the diseased talar anatomy, reduce pain, maintain ankle range of motion, and restore ankle function after conservative treatments have failed. Currently TTR implants are produced by 3D printing a patient-specific implant designed from the patient's preoperative anatomy. TTR surgery using patient-specific implants is a relatively new technique that remains understudied in the literature.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on the surgical outcomes of custom 3D-printed total talus replacement (TTR) and combined total ankle total talus replacement (TATTR) in patients suffering from talus collapse and peri-talar arthritis, with a follow-up of around 22 months.
  • A total of 38 patients were examined, with findings indicating that 18.4% required secondary surgery, and 7.9% had their implants removed, while significant improvements were noted in talocalcaneal height and physical function post-surgery.
  • Overall, the results suggest that TTR and TATTR can significantly enhance foot and ankle alignment and patient activity levels, although initial pain relief diminished over time.
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Background: The revolution of orthopedic implant manufacturing is being driven by 3D printing of titanium implants for large bony defects such as those caused by diabetic Charcot arthropathy. Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing of orthopedic implants, 3D printing fuses titanium powder layer-by-layer, creating a unique surface roughness that could potentially enhance osseointegration. However, the metabolic impairments caused by diabetes, including negative alterations of bone metabolism, can lead to nonunion and decreased osseointegration with traditionally manufactured orthopedic implants.

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Cartilage damage presents a significant clinical challenge due to its intrinsic avascular nature which limits self-repair. Addressing this, our study focuses on an alginate-based bioink, integrating human articular cartilage, for cartilage tissue engineering. This novel bioink was formulated by encapsulating C20A4 human articular chondrocytes in sodium alginate, polyvinyl alcohol, gum arabic, and cartilage extracellular matrix powder sourced from allograft femoral condyle shavings.

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Background: The purpose of this study is to develop a simple and reproducible bending model that is compatible with a wide range of orthopaedic fixation devices and 3D printed spacers.

Methods: A robust 4-point bending model was constructed by securing sawbones blocks with different orthopaedic fixation device constructs. Stress strain curves derived from a fundamental mechanics model were used to assess the effect of bone density, type of hardware (staple vs intramedullary beam), the use of dynamic compression, orientation of staples (dorsal vs plantar), and the use of 3D printed titanium spacers.

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  • The study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of various techniques for bone marrow stimulation in treating subchondral bone defects using micro-CT technology.
  • Researchers evaluated eleven cadaveric femoral specimens by creating defects and applying different tools (k-wire, microfracture awl, microdrill, etc.) to assess bone damage.
  • Results showed that the microdrill caused significantly less bone destruction compared to other methods, highlighting its potential as a better tool for bone marrow stimulation with reduced adverse effects on subchondral bone.
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Background: Cartilaginous neoplasms can be challenging to grade; there is a need to create an evidence-based rubric for grading. The goal of this study was to identify histopathologic features of chondrosarcoma that were associated with 5-year survival and to compare these to traditional patient, tumor and treatment variables.

Methods: This was a retrospective review of all patients undergoing surgical resection of a primary chondrosarcoma with at least 2 years of follow up.

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Background: The first stage of fracture healing consists of hematoma formation with recruitment of proinflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases. Unfortunately, when there is an intra-articular fracture, these inflammatory mediators are not retained at the fracture site, but instead, envelop the healthy cartilage of the entire joint via the synovial fluid fracture hematoma (SFFH). These inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases are known factors in the progression of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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There is increasing evidence that perioperative factors, including type of anesthesia, may be an important consideration regarding oncological disease progression. Previous studies have suggested that regional anesthesia can improve oncological outcomes by reducing the surgical stress response that occurs during tumor resection surgery and that may promote metastatic progression. The purpose of this study is to provide the first robust investigation of the impact of adding regional anesthesia to general anesthesia on oncological outcomes following sarcoma resection.

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Background: Tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis is considered a salvage procedure for either complex deformity or arthritis about the hindfoot, and can be performed via fibula-resection (FR) or fibula-sparing (FS) approaches. The primary aim of this study was to investigate differences in outcomes in FR versus FS TTC arthrodeses.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study reviewing outcomes of TTC arthrodesis at a single institution.

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The purpose of this review is to develop evidence-based practices for the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat osseous pathologies of the lower extremity. There is moderate high-quality evidence to support the efficacy of PRP as a surgical augment to microfracture in osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). The literature supports a conceivable positive impact on bony union and osseous healing.

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: The preparation methodology for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may have important clinical implications with varying effectiveness with leukocyte, platelet, and growth factor concentrations.

: There is high-quality evidence to support the superiority of PRP over corticosteroids in the case of chronic plantar fasciitis.

: There is moderate-quality to high-quality evidence for PRP's ability to increase tendon thickness with no capacity to decrease pain, increase function, or augment percutaneous tenotomy in Achilles tendinopathy.

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Background: Treating critically sized defects (CSDs) of bone remains a significant challenge in foot and ankle surgery. Custom 3D-printed implants are being offered to a small but growing subset of patients as a salvage procedure in lieu of traditional alternates such as structural allografts after the patient has failed prior procedures. The long-term outcomes of 3D-printed implants are still unknown and understudied because of the limited number of cases and short follow-up durations.

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Background: Intra-articular ankle fracture (IAF) causes posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), but the exact mechanism is unknown. Proinflammatory mediators have been shown to be present in the synovial fluid fracture hematoma (SFFH) but have not been linked to cartilage damage. The purpose of this study was to determine if the SFFH causes cartilage damage and whether this damage can be attenuated by commercially available therapeutic agents.

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Critical-sized defects remain a significant challenge in orthopaedics. 3D printed scaffolds are a promising treatment but are still limited due to inconsistent osseous integration. The goal of the study is to understand how changing the surface roughness of 3D printed titanium either by surface treatment or artificially printing rough topography impacts the mechanical and biological properties of 3D printed titanium.

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Despite advances in biomaterials research, there is no ideal device for replacing weight-bearing soft tissues like menisci or intervertebral discs due to poor integration with tissues and mechanical property mismatch. Designing an implant with a soft and porous tissue-contacting structure using a material conducive to cell attachment and growth could potentially address these limitations. Polycarbonate urethane (PCU) is a soft and tough biocompatible material that can be 3D printed into porous structures with controlled pore sizes.

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Background: As new technologies emerge, it is imperative to define which new devices are most likely to provide a reproducible, effective result for the patient and surgeon. The purpose of our study was to analyze 3 commercially available ultrasonic energy devices; the Sonicision (SC), the Harmonic ACE (HA), and the THUNDERBEAT (TB).

Material And Methods: Eight female Yorkshire pigs were used for data collection and vessel harvest.

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