OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS This study attempts to characterize the biomechanical properties of a PDS-cartilage composite graft for use in septorhinoplasty. STUDY DESIGN Experimental Study. METHODS This study used a PDS analog, porcine cartilage cut to 1 × 5 × 20 mm, and a mechanical testing platform to measure flexure of a composite graft. Samples were assessed in four groups based on variations...

BACKGROUND Our objectives are to analyse and to compare the stress distribution and displacement of the craniofacial structures, following the application of forces from quad-helix and Nickel Titanium Palatal Expander-2 (NPE2) using finite element analysis. METHODS Three-dimensional finite element models of young dried human skull, quad-helix appliance and NPE2 were constructed, and the initi...

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is utilized to apply spatial analysis techniques to visually and quantitatively match ammonoid suture patterns for classification. The Turonian ammonite family Coilopoceratidae was chosen as the basis for this project, because the similar suture patterns within the family make species-level identification a challenge. A Coilopoceras springeri suture template...

abstract background: the cosmetic result of the surgical scar has long been considered by surgeons as an important factor for patient satisfaction. on the other hand, there has been an old teaching that perfect closure of contaminated wounds increases the rate of infection. we decided to look into this matter and see if this is a fact or a myth. methods: in this prospective randomized study con...

Objectives-To evaluate the clinical safety and feasibility of one layer suture pattern technique in gastrojejunostomy in dog in comparison to two layer suture pattern technique. Study Design-Elective experimental study Animals-Sixteen mix-breed healthy male and female dogs Methods-Sixteen healthy male and female dogs were randomly divided in two groups. In the control group the two layer side t...

McGilvray, K C; Santoni, B G; Moyinhan, P D; Getelman, M H; +Puttlitz, C M +Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, CA Senior author [email protected] INTRODUCTION: Advances in shoulder arthroscopy, suture material, and arthroscopic anchors have allowed all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs to parallel the clinical outcome rates...