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research a total knee prosthesis. This prosthetic has an old and very diverse history that centers mostly around the 1970s, but today has become a multibillion dollar industry with millions of patients undergoing TKA every year. The first total knee replacement was performed by Theophilus Gluck in the 1890s. He used a hinged, ivory prosthetic made from plaster of Paris and colophony. This product obviously had several defects including high infection rates, subpar metallurgy, and inadequate…

Each research article I discovered has a variety of similarities and differences. The first similarity is that both are aimed at the geriatric population who are the main group of individuals who receive a knee replacement. I chose these two topics to see if either approach would be beneficial, since I’ve been faced with multiple TKA patients on this rotation. Also to possibly implement these techniques in my treatment arsenal. 00Each of these articles shares a similar…

A NOVEL DESIGN OF TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY (THA) Herbert Samuel D a, Shiva Sundharam S b a,b(Department of Biomedical Engineering, SBST) VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. ABSTRACT- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common procedures for hip implants, regardless of the high success rate there are some limitations and compromises. These limitations tend to affect the integrity and lead to complications in the quality of patient’s life. The major complication in THA is…

not at fault. Mitral valve prolapse is a condition that the cause is still unknown. Scientists believe it may be hereditary and people can be born with it, but never experience any symptoms. Even though mitral valve prolapse is not usually life-threatening, however some people may require treatment and a complete change of lifestyle. Mitral valve prolapse, or MVP, is defined as a valvular heart disorder. Where one or both mitral…

The mitral valve is the valve that regulates flow from the left atrium of the heart into the left ventricle. This valve is subject to a few different diseases and pathologies that affect its form and function. One of those diseases is mitral valve stenosis which is when the mitral opening between the left atrium and the left ventricle narrows and restricts the blood flow through it. The etiology, pathology and symptoms of mitral valve stenosis are well known and well documented which allows…

Different Effect of Mitral Valve Prolapse History of the Disease One of the most common cardiac abnormalities in the United States is Mitral Valve Prolapse, also known as MVP, which affects about 2-6% of Americans. It is a disorder of the bicuspid valve, which causes backflow of blood from the left ventricle back into the left atrium (Sims & Miracle, 2007). MVP can also be identified as click-murmur syndrome, floppy mitral valve, and Barlow syndrome (Kornusky & Cabrera, 2014). In past studies,…

And replacement of lost eye has been a matter of great gravity in the medical history, which has led to significant efforts in the direction of developing artificial eye to help the battling patients. It has been documented that Egyptians were the first one to…

Researching for life’s improvements is the goal for every engineer, this explains the countless hours engineers spend inside an office or a laboratory. Although people think of engineers as only creators of lifeless technology, many of biomedical engineers specialized in technology for the living. Meeting between medicine and engineering, biomedical engineers find solutions for medicine and, in some cases, people’s disabilities. These disabilities appear from accidents in the workplace to war…

The effects of estrogen replacement therapy on the cardiovascular system have been debated for a while. Elevated levels of homocysteine even to a mild or moderate degree have been associated with an increased risk for CVD. A recent meta-analysis revealed a graded and linear relationship between increased cardiovascular risk and elevated homocysteine levels. (Yuksel et. al, 2011). Estrogen replacement was given to the surgically induced menopausal women evaluating the levels of homocysteine. A…

Introduction Laptops have become a part of daily life when it comes to people who lived in developed economies. The potential for selling laptops in Germany is high because of the high economic activity in the country. This paper will analyze some of the things that determine whether or not selling laptops in Germany is a worthy business venture. Looking at the culture of Germany will help show what types of laptops need to be sold. Looking at the industry report at IBISWorld.com will show that…