Prediction of applied pressure on model lower limb exerted by an air pneumatic device.

Air pneumatic compression is a concept used for management of venous disease, including oedema. A typical air pneumatic compression device (PCD) consists of an inflatable sleeve composed of either single or multiple pressure chambers that encircle a limb. The aim of this research was to develop a mathematical model to predict the pressure applied by an air pneumatic device to an irregular cross-sectional lower limb manikin.

Textile-based compression therapy in managing chronic oedema: Complex interactions.

Background: Compression is a common therapy for management of chronic disease, including oedema of the lower limb. Modern compression interventions exert pressure on the lower limb through use of one or more materials which exert pressure against the limb over time. Where these materials are textiles, they range from elastic to inelastic, and are produced using knitting, weaving, or other textile technologies which can be manipulated to control performance properties.

Control on molecular weight reduction of poly(ε-caprolactone) during melt spinning--a way to produce high strength biodegradable fibers.

Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) is known for its biocompatibility and biodegradability. These features of PCL have resulted into significant academic as well as industrial research interests for use of this polymer in various areas including biomedical and tissue engineering. Three-dimensional porous scaffolds, controlled drug release systems and nerve guides are some of the forms in which this polymer has been used.