Purpose. To thoroughly analyze corneal deformation responses curves obtained by Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) testing in order to improve subclinical keratoconus detection. Methods. Observational case series of 87 control and 73 subclinical keratoconus eyes. Examination included corneal topography, tomography, and biomechanical testing with ORA. Factor analysis, logistic regression, and receiv...

OBJECTIVES The use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) on closed surgical incisions is an emerging technology that may reduce the incidence of complications such as surgical site infections. One of the mechanisms through which incisional NPWT is thought to operate is the reduction of lateral tension across the wound. METHODS Finite element analysis computer modeling and biomechanical te...

Introduction: In vitro biomechanical testing of the spine is a well established method to analyze, compare and evaluate different strategies in treatment of spinal fractures [1-3]. Fracture morphology has an important influence on the clinical decision making process of its treatment. By investigating spinal fracture care in vitro, the different types of fractures leading to distinct treatment ...