Publications by authors named "E Ongini"
The first set of data refers to Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) protein incorporation via emulsion electrospinning into a DegraPol random fiber mesh and its characterization. Specifically, the fiber thickness was assessed and compared to pure DegraPol fibers without IGF-1 (control). Furthermore, the mechanical properties of these meshes were assessed and data on ultimate tensile stress, Young's modulus and ultimate fracture strain are presented for ring specimen and rectangular pieces taken from electrospun tubes in the transverse direction as well as rectangular pieces taken in the axial direction of the electrospun tube.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAs one major problem after tendon rupture repair, surgeons are confronted with fibrotic adhesion formation of the healing tendon to the surrounding tissue. Although early active motion is recommended during rehabilitation, adhesions may lead to joint stiffness and a restricted range of motion. One viable option to counteract adhesion formation is to add a thin elastic tube that is placed over the conventionally sutured repair site.
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- The study investigated the risk of hinge fractures in distal femoral osteotomies (DFOs) by comparing lateral opening wedge (LOW) and medial closing wedge (MCW) techniques with varying hinge widths.
- Results showed that MCW osteotomies allowed for larger corrective angles before facing hinge fractures, while LOW osteotomies performed better with smaller hinge widths to minimize fracture risks.
- Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) proved to be more accurate for hinge width planning in LOW osteotomies compared to MCW, making LOW preferred for precision, but MCW was better for achieving larger corrections safely.*
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- Tendon injuries are the second most common hand injuries, and effective repair techniques are critical for restoring patients' daily function.
- This study compared the mechanical properties of two suture techniques: the standard U-Tang 4-strand suture and a modified cross-locked U-Tang 4-strand suture, using rabbit Achilles tendons.
- Results showed that the cross-locked version had significantly greater strength and elastic modulus, suggesting it offers a better method for tendon repair while using the same materials.
Background: Subtle chronic or latent instabilities are difficult to delineate with currently available diagnostic modalities and do not allow assessment of ligamentous functionality. The noninvasive bilateral external torque computed tomography (CT) was able to reliably detect syndesmotic lesions in a cadaveric study. The aim of the study was to test the external torque device in young, healthy subjects at 3 different torque levels and to demonstrate comparability with the contralateral side.
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