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Past and present of interposition arthroplasties for joint repair with special tribute to the contribution by Vittorio Putti
Several techniques have been proposed to restore the compromised function of a joint. These include the arthroplasty by placing various tissues or materials between the articular surfaces. An important contri...
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The effect of osteopenia on the osteointegration of different biomaterials: histomorphometric study in rats
The osteointegration of Hydroxyapatite (HA), Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V: Ti), Zirconia (ZrO2), Alumina (Al2O3) and 2 biological glasses (AP40 and RKKP) was comparatively investigated in normal and osteopenic rats by mea...
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Guided regeneration with resorbable conduits in experimental peripheral nerve injuries
Guided tissue regeneration is a new approach in the reconstructive surgery of peripheral nerves. Artificial conduits can be constructed from biodegradable polymers. Lactic/caproic acid copolymers and polyphosp...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Fibrin Sealant Conduits in Peripheral Nerve Repair
A fibrin sealant sleeve treated with 2.5% glutaraldehyde to delay in vivo resorption was investigated as a conduit for nerve repair. In six Sprague- Dawley rats the ischiatic nerve was transected to obtain a 1...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
De rara medicatione vulnerum: An Historical Approach to Wound Care
Cesare Magati (Fig. 1), surgeon and lecturer at the University of Ferrara, holds an important place in the history of the advancement of methods for wound treatment. To comprehend the significance of his effor...
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The human placenta: a complementary method for microsurgical training
Alternative methods to living animals are actually often necessary in microsurgical training. The human placenta presents many advantages, such as easy availability at no cost and the great number of suitable ...
