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Implantation of bilayered plla scaffolds loaded with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCS) in a sheep model of osteochondral lesions
2012
[EN] Purpose: Cartilage injuries are poorly repaired after surgery, since cartilage is a tissue with a very limited capacity to regenerate. Apart from other surgical attempts, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) was the first cell therapy approach developed for these kinds of lesions. Chondrocyte usage nevertheless is limited by the dedifferentiation occurred when expanded in monolayer. Bone marrow-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) emerge as ideal cells to be implanted in the site of cartilage lesions. Methods: Here we use MSC to treat sheep cartilage lesions implanted in the upper cartilage layer of bilayered PLLA scaffolds, which hold a lower layer enriched with Hydroxiapatite to…
Rehabilitation approach in robot assisted total knee arthroplasty: an observational study
2023
Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with the aid of Navio Robot, comparing it with standard prosthetic surgery on the functional outcomes of patients after an intensive rehabilitation program. Method A case–control observational study was conducted on patients undergoing TKA for severe KOA. All patients underwent the same intensive hospital rehabilitation program of 14 daily sessions lasting 3 h. The following rating scales were administered: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Knee Society Score (KSS) and 12-Item Short Form Survey scale. Patient assessments were performed 1 week post-surgery (T0), 1 month post-surgery (T2), and 3…
Comparison of the strain field of abdominal aortic aneurysm measured by magnetic resonance imaging and stereovision: a feasibility study for predicti…
2015
International audience; The prediction of the risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex problem. Currently the criteria to predict rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms are aneurysm diameter and growth rates. It is generally believed that study of the wall strain distribution could be helpful to find a better decision criterion for surgery of aortic aneurysms before their rupture. The wall strain distribution depends on many biological and biomechanical factors such as elastic properties of the aorta, turbulent blood flow, anatomy of the aorta, presence of thrombus or not and so on. Recently, numerical simulations to estimate rupture-potential have received many attent…
Posterior meniscal root repair: a biomechanical comparison between human and porcine menisci
2019
The aim of the present study was to compare the biomechanical characteristics of posterior meniscal root repair of porcine and human menisci. Methods. In vitro biomechanical testing was performed using 12 porcine menisci and 12 human menisci. All menisci were sectioned at the midpoint of their circumference and mounted on an electro-mechanic testing machine. The posterior root was sutured with three single stitches using a no. 2 non-absorbable suture. All specimens were subjected to cyclic axial loading followed by load-to-failure testing. Displacements were recorded at the conclusion of cycles 1, 100, 500 and 1000. Further, load-displacement curves of each specimen were recorded and analyz…
Variations in the Thickness of the Plantar Fascia After Training Based in Training Race. A Pilot Study.
2020
Plantar fascia (PF) is a connective tissue made up of mostly type 1 collagen that is subjected to constant loads. This study evaluated the effect of continuous running on tissue stress in the PF by measuring changes in the thickness of the PF using ultrasound scans. It was a cross-sectional study involving 24 runners from the University of Valen- cia, recruited as volunteers between December 2018 and February 2019. A variety of data was recorded: (age, body mass index, type of footwear, number of workouts per week, KM run per week, sports injuries in the last year, pre and postrace ultrasound PF measurements). There were significant differences in the 3 postrace meas- urements of the left f…
Régression psychomotrice et positionnement au fauteuil chez la personne âgée
2012
Effets sensori-moteurs et fonctionnels à long terme d’un traitement hebdomadaire par adaptation prismatique dans la négligence : un essai randomisé e…
2015
RésuméLa négligence spatiale (NS) constitue un facteur de mauvais pronostic fonctionnel. L’adaptation à une déviation prismatique de la vision vers la droite améliore la NS. Les bases neurophysiologiques et les modalités optimales de l’adaptation prismatique (AP) restent à valider. Cette étude vise à explorer les effets sensori-moteurs, cognitifs et fonctionnels à long terme produits par une séance d’AP hebdomadaire pendant 4 semaines. Un essai monocentrique, en double insu, randomisé et contrôlé a été réalisé. Vingt patients avec NS gauche secondaire à un accident vasculaire cérébral droit ont été inclus (10 dans le groupe « prisme » et 10 dans le groupe « témoin »). Les effets sensori-mot…
Change of Direction Biomechanics in a 180-Degree Pivot Turn and the Risk for Noncontact Knee Injuries in Youth Basketball and Floorball Players.
2021
Background: Studies investigating biomechanical risk factors for knee injuries in sport-specific tasks are needed. Purpose: To investigate the association between change of direction (COD) biomechanics in a 180-degree pivot turn and knee injury risk among youth team sport players. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: A total of 258 female and male basketball and floorball players (age range, 12-21 years) participated in the baseline COD test and follow-up. Complete data were obtained from 489 player-legs. Injuries, practice, and game exposure were registered for 12 months. The COD test consisted of a quick ball pass before and after a high-speed 180-degree pivot turn o…
Inactivity-induced oxidative stress: A central role in age-related sarcopenia?
2012
Ageing causes a progressive decline in skeletal muscle mass that may lead to decreased strength and functionality. The term sarcopenia is especially used to characterise this geriatric syndrome. Numerous conditions and behaviours are considered to accelerate the progression of sarcopenia such as chronic diseases, malnutrition and physical inactivity. As people in modern countries are more and more sedentary, the impact of physical inactivity on the prevalence of sarcopenia might be more and more important in the future. In this review, we discuss how reactive oxygen species (ROS) could mediate the effects of lifelong inactivity in the onset and progression of age-related sarcopenia. Althoug…