Publications by authors named "Greg Van Der Meulen"
3D-printed microporous titanium scaffolds enjoy good biointegration with the residuum's soft and bone tissues, and they promote excellent biomechanical properties in attached prostheses. Implant-associated infection, however, remains a major clinical challenge. Silver-based implant coatings can potentially reduce bacterial growth and inhibit biofilm formation, thereby reducing the risk of periprosthetic infections.
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- Percutaneous implants for amputees need to prevent infections and provide stability, but a reliable natural barrier between the implant and surrounding tissues is still a challenge.* -
- The use of a microporous structure in a new implant design (SBIP) could help by allowing soft and bone tissues to integrate into the implant, potentially enhancing infection resistance and osseointegration.* -
- Research using 3D-printed titanium discs showed that pore sizes between 200-500 µm support better adhesion of skin cells, while larger pores (400-800 µm) are more effective for promoting bone cell differentiation, indicating specific pore sizes are crucial for optimal cell interactions.*