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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"joint function"”.
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Load bearing regenerative repairs for the cartilaginous soft tissue of the intervertebral disc
… early can initiate a progressive decline in joint function and result in lower back pain. Early treatment options to repair the nucleus pulposus, regain immediate joint function, and aid in the regeneration of de novo tissue are necessary to restore the health and function of symptomatic …
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Posttraumatic stiffness in the elbow joint // Посттравматична скованост в лакътната става
… study aims to make a comparative assessment of functional recovery according to the factor "onset of movement" of the elbow joint: on the 14th day (early onset) and after the 30th day (late onset), in cases of already diagnosed post-traumatic elbow stiffness. To achieve the set goal, 90 patients …
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Laxity of the Hip Capsule in Natural and Posteriorly Implanted Specimens
… of ligament tissue that surrounds the hip joint, providing stability to ensure proper alignment, prevent dislocation, and facilitate proper joint function. The objective of this study was to characterize the torque-rotation response of the natural and posteriorly implanted hip capsule in …
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The Association Between Adult Attachment and Attributions for Romantic Partners' Negative Behaviors
… of cognitive factors on romantic relationship functioning (see Bradbury & Fincham, 1990 for a review). However, few studies have examined the extent to which attributions for romantic partners' negative behaviors explain the association between adult attachment security and romantic …
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Harnessing the Regenerative Characteristics of Meniscus Superficial Zone Cells
… structure that is critical for knee joint function. Tears in the knee meniscus present a significant clinical burden due to the limited endogenous healing capacity. Superficial meniscus cells are thought to play a critical role in meniscus injury response, and migrate to the injury …
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Assessment of Normal Knee Kinematics Using High-Speed Stereo-Radiography System
<p>The measurement of dynamic joint kinematics in vivo is important in order to understand the effects of joint injuries and diseases as well as for evaluating the treatment effectiveness. Quantification of knee motion is essential for assessment of joint function for diagnosis of pathology, such …
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ALLOGRAFT DERIVED BIOSCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING OF THE MENISCUS: AN IN VIVO OVINE STUDY AND THE EFFECT OF HYPOXIC CULTURE ON SEEDED MENISCUS CONSTRUCTS
… tissue that plays an important role in knee joint function and stability. The structure of the meniscus is integral to its function as it provides protection and cushion to the knee joint. Irreparable meniscus tears and meniscus degeneration contribute to the development of osteoarthritis of …
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Joint relationship of four types of involvement (SI, EI, AMI and RI) : path analysis model combining mediation and moderation
… by investigating 1) if and how SI and EI function jointly to form the level of AMI, 2) how SI, EI and AMI are interwoven to affect the level of RI, 3) the joint role of SI and EI on the routes to attitude formation. The findings suggest that SI and EI additively influence the level of AMI …
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Combined Cell and Gene Therapy Towards the Prevention of Osteoarthritis
… elderly population. OA has a profound impact on joint function and quality of life and represents a significant socio-economic burden. Presently, OA remains incurable and no approved medications, biological therapy, or procedure cures or prevents the progressive destruction of the joint. Present …
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Smart Materials for Cartilage and Bone Tissue Engineering
… to subchondral bone, leading to the abnormal joint function and disability. Due to the avascular and condensed structure of cartilage, and the limited number of progenitor cells, it is challenging for regeneration of cartilage defects. Furthermore, because of the distinct structure of …
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Effects of rotator cuff tears on glenohumeral capsule strain
… and are a primary source of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Approximately 250,000 rotator cuff repair surgeries are performed each year, and the success rate of repair is variable with 20% to 65% resulting in a re-tear. RCT is a tear of one or more of the rotator cuff tendons (supraspinatus, …
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THE APPLICATION OF RADIOFREQUENCY WAVES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PAIN
… disorders which affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and those structures connected to it. These disorders involve orofacial pain, limitation of mandibular movements and the presence of joint sounds. Epidemiological studies indicate a significant prevalence of TMDs in the European …
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Dynamic Properties of Chondrocytes
Articular cartilage plays a crucial role in joint function by providing a smooth, load-bearing surface that facilitates movement and absorbs mechanical impact. Chondrocytes, the cells within cartilage, experience continuous mechanical loading in vivo and adapt their volume and shape accordingly, a …
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Articulated Statistical Shape Modelling of the Shoulder Joint
The shoulder joint is the most mobile and unstable joint in the human body. This makes it vulnerable to soft tissue pathologies and dislocation. Insight into the kinematics of the joint may enable improved diagnosis and treatment of different shoulder pathologies. Shoulder joint kinematics can be …
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Turning Round: Optimizing the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Equine Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Osteoarthritis Through Three-Dimensional Culture
… (OA) is a degenerative disease of diarthrodial joints causing pain and loss of joint function. Etiology is heterogeneous, but commonly involves inflammation arising from impairment of normal tissue homeostasis and/or function. A cycle of low-grade inflammation and global tissue degradation …
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Computational Modeling to Predict Mechanical Function of Joints: Validations and Applications of Lower Leg Simulations
Computational models of musculoskeletal joints and limbs can provide useful information about joint mechanics. Validated models can be used as a predictive device for understanding joint function and serve as a clinical tool for predicting the outcome of surgical procedures. A new computational …
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The application of the homogenisation method to the numerical modelling of cancellous bone
… using the homogenisation method. In total joint replacement, cancellous bone (the soft porous bone which lies below the articular surfaces at weight-bearing joints) provides the medium for the transfer of loads from the artificial component, or prosthesis to the hard, outer cortical bone. …
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The role of the bone marrow niche and G-CSF in osteochondral repair
… cartilage aim to relieve pain and maintain joint function. Procedures for osteochondral repair, such as drilling or microfracture of the subchondral bone, are thought to restore cartilage by delivering bone marrow cells to the defect site. However, the specific identity or contribution of …
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A Comparison of the Wear Resistance of Normal, Degenerate, and Repaired Human Articular Cartilage
… an increasingly common problem. Pain, loss of joint function and other negative affects make arthritis a major health problem. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, is caused by the "wear and tear" of articular cartilage on the surface of bones in synovial joints. It is a chronic …
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Role of Transverse Plane Hip Range of Motion and Strength on Pain and Function in Hip Osteoarthritis
… is a chronic, progressive disease that decreases joint mobility and function and is associated with disability and musculoskeletal pain (Bieler et al., 2017; O’Neill et al., 2018; O’Neill & Felson, 2018; Rydevik et al., 2010). According to the Centers for Disease Control, hip OA affects 1 in 7 …
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