Publications by authors named "Laura Pino-Lopez"
Article Synopsis
- Legg Calve Perthes disease (LCPD) is a childhood hip disorder caused by reduced blood flow, leading to femoral head deformity if not treated.
- This study investigated four pelvic radiographic parameters to see if they can predict outcomes in LCPD patients, comparing data from healthy vs. affected hips.
- Significant differences were found in three parameters, but only the Acetabular Depth-Width Ratio was predictive of disease outcomes, highlighting the need for more extensive research.
Background Context: Modernization of 3D printing has allowed for the production of porous titanium interbody cages (3D-pTi) which purportedly optimize implant characteristics and increase osseointegration; however, this remains largely unstudied in vivo.
Purpose: To compare osseointegration of three-dimensional (3D) titanium cages without bone graft and Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) interbody cages with autologous iliac crest bone graft (AICBG).
Study Design: Animal study utilizing an ovine in vivo model of lumbar fusion.