The article presentsa case of mandible fracturecaused by the lossof an implantina protocolprosthesis increasingcantilever, causingbone lossaround the implant. The fracturewas treatedbyrigid fixation, fourimplantsanda new prosthesis. The authors discuss the possible causes and prevention of this complication.

We experienced the rare complication of a vertebral fracture that was caused by implant removal after bony fusion had been achieved in a patient who underwent spine-shortening osteotomy (SSO) for tethered cord syndrome (TCS). We propose that the removal of the implant used for SSO should be contraindicated. The patient (a 27-year-old female) presented to our institution with a history of progre...

INTRODUCTION Locked plates are commonly used to obtain fixation in periarticular and comminuted fractures. Their use has also gained popularity in repairing fractures in osteoporotic bone. These plates provide stable fixation and promote biological healing. Over the last 3 years, we have used over 150 locked plates with varying success to fix periarticular fractures involving mainly the knee an...

The histologic examination of dental implants retrieved from humans provides a unique opportunity to evaluate the bone-implant interface. This case report presents a clinical, radiographic, and histologic evaluation of a cylindrical hydroxyapatite- (HA) coated implant retrieved from the posterior maxillary area of a patient after 9 years after placement. The implant had been placed in conjuncti...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to use porous high-density polyethylene grafts (Medpor) in open rhinoplasty and then assess complication rate and aesthetic outcomes. METHODS In a prospective cohort study, we performed open rhinoplasty and employed Medpor as rhinoplasty grafts. Then we compared their complication rate. RESULTS In a total of 64 patients, 84 Medpor grafts--8 dorsal grafts, ...

purpose: to present our experience with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in eyes with exposed hydroxyapatite orbital implants. methods: cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive was used in 3 patients with hydroxyapatite orbital implant exposure defects. results: cyanoacrylate glue was applied on the defective area of 3 patients presenting with small exposure (<4mm). the patients were followed for 33 months (...

25 studies involving 755 hips in 534 patients were reviewed to determine the complication rates of total hip replacement in haemodialysis or renal transplant patients. In comparison of both groups, renal transplant patients were generally younger and more likely to receive an uncemented implant, whereas haemodialysis patients had approximately twice the infection rate and higher rates of mortal...

PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review is to address treatment outcomes of Mandibular implant overdentures relative to implant survival rate, maintenance and complications, and patient satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted by a PubMed search strategy and hand-searching of relevant journals from included studies. Randomized Clinical Trials (RCT) an...

BACKGROUND Extrusion is a known complication of lumbar nucleus replacement devices. Despite this fact, this complication has not been well studied in an in vitro cadaveric model under fatigue-loading conditions. METHODS Lumbar constructs (with treated and control levels) were tested in intact, postdisectomy, and postnucleus implant conditions under compression, torsion, and bending for initia...

PURPOSE The AMS700 Ultrex penile prosthesis is an example of the design changes that penile prostheses have undergone to improve mechanical reliability. Few studies have reviewed an overall experience with the AMS700 Ultrex prosthesis. We review patient outcomes, surgical complications, and Ultrex cylinder intermediate term mechanical reliability and function. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between Ma...