External fixation is a surgical treatment used to set bone fractures in which a cast would not allow proper alignment of the fracture. An example of a standard test for external fixation is ASTM F1541.
We find plastics everywhere in our daily routine, from the automobiles we drive to the packaging of our foods. Plastics are strong, lightweight, and eminently useful. Over the past few decades, though, the public has become aware of the environmental impacts plastics can have. These concerns have inspired researchers to develop new techniques for producing plastic and have placed a focus on ensuring plastic is properly handled after it has been used. Here is some information on a few recent breakthroughs!
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When we have surgery, we trust that the surgeon has been tested and successfully demonstrated his or her ability to successful complete the operation in the past. And the surgeons themselves have faith that the instruments and implants they use have similarly been tested to the highest standards. Or so we’d like to think.
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Topics: News, Bone screws and plates, medical device testing
Many of us know that geckos can help save us money on car insurance. As if that wasn't enough, MIT researchers led by Professor Jeffrey Karp are now attempting to add breakthrough medical adhesives to this unassuming lizard's list of achievements.
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Topics: universal testing machine, Tensile Test, Adhesive, eXpert 7600, Laboratory research and consulting
Bone Screws are placed in human bone to repair a fracture. In most cases, a second surgery is required to remove the bone screw to allow further healing. There is fantastic research going on around the world on new bioabsorbable material based bone screws. The University of North Carolina Charlotte is making great strides in discovering the mechanical properties of their
bioabsorbable material. ADMET manufacturers Torsion Testing Systems and Biaxial Testing Systems to test these new materials to determine strength, durability, flexibility and more. In addition, news coming from the
University of Bremen states that their new material will revolutionize the bone screw market. What’s so special? The bioceramic screw is almost identical in its chemical composition as the main inorganic component of bone, i.e. calcium phosphate. And to top this – it can be produced by means of an innovative powder injection-moulding technique.
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Topics: Biomedical, Torsion, implants, Biaxial, Bone screws and plates
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene is not only fun to say, but it is also an incredibly versatile material commonly used as a bearing surface in joint replacements. Polyethylene has low friction, good fracture toughness and fatigue resistance. However, there are several reasons for it's failure in clinical studies. New evidence suggests Read more...
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Topics: Biomedical, Plastic, implants, medical device testing
It is a common concern of Medical Tape manufacturers- "we need to produce a tape that is easy to put on and easy to take off" 3M looks like they have a winner with their Kind Removal Silicone Tape. The product was launched at the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society conference in New Orleans. It should be available this summer. Read More...
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Materials scientists have developed a range of biological cements that could be injected into spinal fractures incurred through major impacts such as car crashes.
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From DNA - Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that the different forces required to peel away adhesive hairs or ‘setae’ from surfaces are what allows beetles to adhere to diverse surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of detachment.
The findings by James Bullock and Walter Federle could inspire novel man-made adhesives...Read more
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Topics: Adhesive
From Tree Hugger - Here's one thing that often gets lost in the shuffle when debating the sexier points of green transportation: the simplest way to make a car, plane, whathaveyou more eco-friendly is just to make the whole damn thing lighter. All well and good, but how do you make sure that those industrial-grade plastic parts maintain their strength once you lighten them up? A technology developed at MIT called MuCell, and now being explored by automakers like Ford and Cadillac, has an answer. And that answer is: just add bubbles.... Read more
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Topics: Plastics
