Periosteum-Augmented Soft-Tissue Graft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Soft-tissue grafts are an option for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. One of the major drawbacks of soft-tissue grafts is the delay in the osteointegration and ligamentization of the implanted graft. Enveloping the ends of the graft with periosteum sleeves can hasten the osteointegration process and help in quicker rehabilitation of the patient.

Luminescence and optical absorption properties of Nd(3+) ions in K-Mg-Al phosphate and fluorophosphate glasses.

Absorption and emission properties and fluorescence lifetimes for the [Formula: see text] transition of Nd(3+) ions embedded in P(2)O(5)-K(2)O-MgO-Al(2)O(3) (PKMA)-based glasses modified with AlF(3) and BaF(2) are reported at room temperature. The observed energy levels of Nd(3+) ions in these glasses have been analysed through a semi-empirical free-ion Hamiltonian model. The spin-orbit interaction and net electrostatic interaction experienced by the Nd(3+) ions follow the trend as PKMA>PKMA+AlF(3)> PKMA+BaF(2) glasses.

Photoluminescence from the (5)D(0) level of Eu(3+) ions in a phosphate glass under pressure.

The pressure dependence of the luminescence from [Formula: see text] transitions of Eu(3+) ions in 58.5P(2)O(5)-9Al(2)O(3)-14.5BaO-17K(2)O-1Eu(2)O(3) glass has been investigated up to 38.