Publications by authors named "Mariana Vasquez-Alvarez"
Objective: Evaluate quantitative and qualitative outputs when comparing the incidence of platelet concentrates (PCs) combined with autogenous bone grafts to an autograft control group for the reconstruction of alveolar cleft defects.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Patients/participants: Randomized and nonrandomized controlled clinical trials where PCs were used in the reconstruction of alveolar cleft defects.
Development of an Intervertebral Disc for Cervical Spondylosis Composed of Seeded Biomaterials.
Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- Current artificial disc prostheses have limited range of motion, prompting the need for a new intervertebral disc design using advanced materials like carbon fiber and hydrogel loaded with stem cells.
- Biomechanical evaluations of the new design showed promising results, indicating it mimics preclinical conditions and possesses the desired mechanical properties for spinal support.
- Traditional surgical treatments for cervical spondylosis often fail to restore full movement and may lead to complications such as fatigue and improper bone attachment, highlighting the importance of improved prostheses.