Abstract: Creating the optimal environment for effective and long term osseointegration is a heavily researched and sought-after design criteria for orthopedic implants. A validated multimaterial finite element (FE) model was developed ...

Abstract: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the herniation of the pelvic organs into the vaginal space, resulting in the feeling of a bulge and organ dysfunction. Treatment of POP often involves repositioning the organs using a ...

Abstract: Wide mesh or tape sutures are used to close high-tension wounds such as in hernia or tendon repair. However, wide sutures produce large knots that are susceptible to increased palpability, infection, and foreign body ...