Publications by authors named "C Zilkens"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the differences in cartilage thickness and composition in the retropatellar area of patients with varying degrees of osteoarthritis compared to healthy samples.
  • Using immunohistochemistry and real-time PCR, findings revealed significant decreases in staining intensity and increases in collagen expression in advanced osteoarthritis samples.
  • The results suggest that understanding the unique biomechanics of retropatellar cartilage is crucial for improving total knee arthroplasty and cartilage restoration methods.
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Purpose: Muscular strength loss and atrophy are postoperative complications. This systematic review with meta-analysis investigated the course of on knee extensor mass and strength from pre-surgery over total knee arthroplasty to rehabilitation and recovery.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed (Medline), Cochrane Library (CINAHL, Embase) and Web of Science (until 29th of June 2022).

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When implanting osteosynthetic materials or orthopedic implants, the surface condition plays a decisive role for mid- to long-term osseointegration. BONIT, an electrochemically produced calcium phosphate (CaP) coating, has been used in the surface refinement of implants since 1995. More than 3.

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Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most successful interventions in gonarthrosis, however the operation is leading to muscle atrophy and long-term muscular deficits. To enhance rehabilitation after TKA, exercise programs try to improve muscle function preoperatively, called prehabilitation. Blood-Flow-Restriction Exercises (BFRE) is a training method which is characterized by using tourniquets to reduce arterial and occlude venous blood flow simultaneously during the exercise to increase metabolic stress.

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