Publications by authors named "J Gil-Albarova"
The biocompatible polymer polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a suitable candidate to be part of potential all-polymer total joint replacements, provided its use is associated with better osseointegration, mechanical performance, and wear resistance. Seeking to meet the aforementioned requirements, respectively, we have manufactured a PEEK composite with different fillers: carbon fibers (CF), hydroxyapatite particles (HA) and graphene platelets (GNP). The mechanical outcomes of the composites with combinations of 0, 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOsteochondromas are neoplasm that belong to the family of cartilaginous histogenesis tumors and represent 90% of all forms of exostoses. As most osteochondromas are asymptomatic, underdiagnosis is frequent. Symptomatic forms usually manifest before the age of 20 years, and the most common symptoms are pain and the detection of a bony mass.
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- The paper analyzes the increasing incidence of hip periprosthetic fractures (PPF), specifically focusing on Vancouver type B1 fractures treated with osteosynthesis at a hospital over a three-year period.
- It includes a retrospective study of 37 patients, primarily elderly, detailing their demographics, type of implant used, complications encountered, and functional outcomes measured by the Harris Hip Score.
- The results show a high survival rate among patients, with a mean time to fracture union of approximately 10 weeks but also highlight complications such as infections and the need for blood transfusions during surgery.