Abstract: Intradiscal injection is required to deliver therapeutic agents to the intervertebral disc (IVD) nucleus pulposus (NP). However, injectate leakage following needle retraction may result in decreased treatment efficacy and ...

Abstract: Predicting the mechanical behavior of the intervertebral disk (IVD) in health and in disease requires accurate spatial mapping of its compressive mechanical properties. Previous studies confirmed that residual strains in ...

Abstract: An adjustable-length intramedullary (IM) nail may reduce both complications secondary to fracture fixation and manufacturing costs. We hypothesized that our novel nail would have suitable mechanical performance. To test ...

Abstract: Engineers and scientists have a key role to play in the creation and implementation of government policy. Policymakers need access to the technical expertise that is critical to our national progress and security; however, ...