OBJECTIVES To report the principles of penile resculpturing of different deformities caused by M. Peyronie: restoration of penile length, girth and shape with or without penile prosthesis implantation. METHODS In the period between February 2007 and March 2009, we performed grafting surgery for M. Peyronie in 98 patients aged between 24 and 72 years (mean 52 years). Penile deformities were di...

The hand has basic functions like grasping and feeling. It is also a mean of communication and is of major importance for body language and social contact. Injuries to the fingers can occur in accidents at home, work, or play. Finger and partial finger amputations are some of the most frequently encountered forms of partial hand loss which causes devastating physical, psychosocial and economic ...

We review the literature on the reaction of cells to their surrounding topography. The topography may be that of surrounding cells, intercellular materials or biomaterials. The reactions include cell orientation, rates of movement, and activations of the cells. We concentrate on those papers where quantitative measurements of the reactions have been made and largely ignore those on subjective i...

STUDY DESIGN Biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cervical facet loading profile of an intervertebral cervical disc prosthesis incorporating a unique saddle-shaped articulation and to determine the effect of implantation of the prosthesis on both the loading curve and area distribution of facet loading, when compared with that of an intact specimen. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA This...

FIGURE 1 Implanting a penile prosthesis in corpora cavernosa with significant fibrosis represents a challenge to the surgeon. Fibrosis may result from delayed re-implantation following removal of an infected prosthesis, extensive Peyronie’s disease, as well as veno-occlusive priapism. Forceful dilation of the corpora cavernosa against resistance is performed in a blind fashion. Complications re...

A 60 year-old woman with rheumatic mitral stenosis underwent re-replacement of Cross- Jones caged lens mitral valve prosthesis, 36 years after valve implantation. In 1968, she underwent mitral commissurotomy. In 1992, she had a stroke, and in July 2009 echocardiography revealed the malfunction of the prosthesis with pannus and reduced mitral prosthetic area < 1.0 cm(2) with the elevated transpr...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Attention to detail ensuring a successful facial prosthetic rehabilitation must be considered a priority at the time of presurgery, surgery, and at every stage in fabricating the prosthesis. Teamwork between the surgeon and maxillofacial prosthodontist will ensure an optimal surgical preparation and definitive prosthesis. RECENT FINDINGS Evidence of interaction between team ...

This article presents results on the effectiveness of a new version of the titanium porous composite skin and bone integrated pylon (SBIP). The SBIP is designed for direct skeletal attachment of limb prostheses and was evaluated in a preclinical study with three rabbits. In accordance with the study protocol, a new version of the pylon (SBIP-3) was implanted into the hind leg residuum of three ...