Search Results - "Castro, A.P.G"

Intervertebral disc creep behavior assessment through an open source finite element solver by Castro, A.P.G, Wilson, W, Huyghe, J.M, Ito, K, Alves, J.L

“…Abstract Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is one of the largest health problems faced worldwide, based on lost working time and associated costs. By means of…”
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Lumbar intervertebral disc segmentation for computer modeling and simulation by Matos, R., Fernandes, P.R., Matela, N., Castro, A.P.G.

“…•A new method is implemented for intervertebral disc 3D segmentation.•MRI datasets from different sources were used for validation.•Disc tissues distinction…”
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Direct MultiSearch optimization of TPMS scaffolds for bone tissue engineering by Pires, T.H.V., Madeira, J.F.A., Castro, A.P.G., Fernandes, P.R.

“…•The paper highlights the importance of considering the fluidic properties when designing scaffold meant for bone tissue engineering.•It presents a…”
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Micromechanical study of the load transfer in a polycaprolactone–collagen hybrid scaffold when subjected to unconfined and confined compression by Castro, A. P. G., Lacroix, D.

“…Scaffolds are used in diverse tissue engineering applications as hosts for cell proliferation and extracellular matrix formation. One of the most used tissue…”
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Computational modeling of lumbar disc degeneration before and after spinal fusion by Godinho, M.I., Carvalho, V., Matos, M.T., Fernandes, P.R., Castro, A.P.G.

“…Advancing age and degeneration frequently lead to low back pain, which is the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorder worldwide. Degenerative changes in…”
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Simulating 3D printing on hydrogel inks: A finite element framework for predicting mechanical properties and scaffold deformation by Vila Pouca, M.C.P., Cerqueira, M.R.G., Ferreira, J.P.S., Darabi, R., Ramião, N.A.G., Sobreiro-Almeida, R., Castro, A.P.G., Fernandes, P.R., Mano, J.F., Jorge, RM Natal, Parente, M.P.L.

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Finite element modelling of the developing infant femur using paired CT and MRI scans by Castro, A P G, Altai, Z, Offiah, A C, Shelmerdine, S C, Arthurs, O J, Li, X, Lacroix, D

“…Bone finite element (FE) studies based on infant post-mortem computed tomography (CT) examinations are being developed to provide quantitative information to…”
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Combined numerical and experimental biomechanical characterization of soft collagen hydrogel substrate by Castro, A. P. G., Laity, P., Shariatzadeh, M., Wittkowske, C., Holland, C., Lacroix, D.

“…This work presents a combined experimental–numerical framework for the biomechanical characterization of highly hydrated collagen hydrogels, namely with 0.20,…”
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Biomechanical behaviour of cancellous bone on patellofemoral arthroplasty with Journey prosthesis: a finite element study by Castro, A.P.G., Completo, António, Simões, José A., Flores, Paulo

“…Isolated patellofemoral (PF) arthritis of the knee is a common cause of anterior knee pain and disability. Patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA) is a bone…”
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Evaluation of spinal posture using Microsoft Kinect™: A preliminary case-study with 98 volunteers by Castro, A P G, Pacheco, J D, Lourenço, C, Queirós, S, Moreira, A H J, Rodrigues, N F, Vilaça, J L

“…This work proposes a novel approach to assess spinal curvature, by using Microsoft's Kinect™ to obtain 3D reconstructed models of subject's dorsal skin surface…”
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