Christina Salas

TL;DR: Two sets of cadaveric femora with bone densities varying from normal to osteoporotic were used to build, refine, and validate a new class of QCT/FEA models for hip fracture under loading conditions that simulate a sideways fall on the hip.

TL;DR: This study showed that the femoral strength and stiffness values predicted from high and low resolution scans were significantly different, and evidence that further improvements are required to increase robustness in their predictive power under different scanner settings and modeling assumptions is provided.

TL;DR: The results of this study indicate that the use of titanium mesh plating augmentation as a low-profile alternative to tension-band wiring for fixation of transverse patella fractures warrants further investigation.

TL;DR: Deterministic finite element (FE) models of each construct type in synthetic osteoporotic bone are introduced and the probability of periprosthetic fracture of the locking plate compared with the retrograde IM nail is investigated using Monte Carlo simulation.

TL;DR: The LRT and ART are equally effective at restoring stability to knees with PLC injuries, and surgeons may select their reconstruction technique based on their experience and training and the specific needs of their patients.