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A combined biomaterial and cellular approach for annulus fibrosus rupture repair by Pirvu, Tatiana, Blanquer, Sebastien B.G, Benneker, Lorin M, Grijpma, Dirk W, Richards, Robert G, Alini, Mauro, Eglin, David, Grad, Sibylle, Li, Zhen

“…Abstract Recurrent intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation and degenerative disc disease have been identified as the most important factors contributing to…”
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Development of bone seeker–functionalised microspheres as a targeted local antibiotic delivery system for bone infections by Rotman, Stijn G., Thompson, Keith, Grijpma, Dirk W., Richards, Robert G., Moriarty, Thomas F., Eglin, David, Guillaume, Olivier

“…Bone infections are challenging to treat because of limited capability of systemic antibiotics to accumulate at the bone site. To enhance therapeutic action,…”
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WRITING SEPARATELY by Richards, Robert G

“…This article examines the practical side of writing dissents and concurring reasons. The author, the chief justice of an appellate court, offers his thoughts…”
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Potential of polymethylmethacrylate cement-augmented helical proximal femoral nail antirotation blades to improve implant stability--a biomechanical investigation in human cadaveric femoral heads by Sermon, An, Boner, Vanessa, Boger, Andreas, Schwieger, Karsten, Boonen, Steven, Broos, Paul L, Richards, Robert G, Windolf, Markus

“…Cement augmentation may improve fixation stability and reduce cut-out rate in the treatment of intertrochanteric hip fractures. The aim of this study was to…”
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Antimicrobial delivery systems for local infection prophylaxis in orthopedic- and trauma surgery by ter Boo, Gert-Jan A, Grijpma, Dirk W, Moriarty, Thomas F, Richards, Robert G, Eglin, David

“…Abstract Infectious complications occur in a minor but significant portion of the patients undergoing joint replacement surgery or fracture fixation,…”
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Microtopography of metal surfaces influence fibroblast growth by modifying cell shape, cytoskeleton, and adhesion by Meredith, David O., Eschbach, Lukas, Riehle, Mathis O., Curtis, Adam S. G., Richards, Robert G.

“…Stainless Steel (SS), titanium (cpTi), and Ti‐6Al‐7Nb (TAN) are frequently used metals in fracture fixation, which contact not only bone, but also soft tissue…”
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Current Concepts of Osteomyelitis: From Pathologic Mechanisms to Advanced Research Methods by Hofstee, Marloes I, Muthukrishnan, Gowrishankar, Atkins, Gerald J, Riool, Martijn, Thompson, Keith, Morgenstern, Mario, Stoddart, Martin J, Richards, Robert G, Zaat, Sebastian A J, Moriarty, Thomas F

“…Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of the bone and bone marrow that is most commonly caused by a Staphylococcus aureus infection. Much of our understanding of…”
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A Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Loaded with Gentamicin and Vancomycin Successfully Eradicates Chronic Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Orthopedic Infection in a Sheep Model by Boot, Willemijn, Schmid, Tanja, D'Este, Matteo, Guillaume, Olivier, Foster, Andrew, Decosterd, Laurent, Richards, Robert G, Eglin, David, Zeiter, Stephan, Moriarty, Thomas F

“…Implantable orthopedic devices have had an enormously positive impact on human health; however, despite best practice, patients are prone to developing…”
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Osseointegration of machined, injection moulded and oxygen plasma modified PEEK implants in a sheep model by Poulsson, Alexandra H.C, Eglin, David, Zeiter, Stefan, Camenisch, Karin, Sprecher, Christoph, Agarwal, Yash, Nehrbass, Dirk, Wilson, Joanne, Richards, Robert G

“…Abstract Machined and injection moulded polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants with and without an oxygen plasma modification were prepared and implanted in…”
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Biomechanical investigation of four different fixation techniques in sacrum Denis type II fracture with low bone mineral density by Acklin, Yves P., Zderic, Ivan, Richards, Robert G., Schmitz, Paul, Gueorguiev, Boyko, Grechenig, Stephan

“…ABSTRACT With increasing life expectancy, fragility fractures of the pelvic ring are seen more frequently. Although their osteosynthesis can be very…”
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Cortical parameters predict bone strength at the tibial diaphysis, but are underestimated by HR‐pQCT and μCT compared to histomorphometry by Schmidutz, Florian, Milz, Stefan, Schiuma, Damiano, Richards, Robert G., Windolf, Markus, Sprecher, Christoph M.

“…Cortical bone and its microstructure are crucial for bone strength, especially at the long bone diaphysis. However, it is still not well‐defined how imaging…”
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Single‐stage revision of MRSA orthopedic device‐related infection in sheep with an antibiotic‐loaded hydrogel by Foster, Andrew L., Boot, Willemijn, Stenger, Valentina, D'Este, Matteo, Jaiprakash, Anjali, Eglin, David, Zeiter, Stephan, Richards, Robert G., Moriarty, Thomas F.

“…Local antimicrobial therapy is an integral aspect of treating orthopedic device‐related infection (ODRI), which is conventionally administered via…”
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High-Resolution Tomography-Based Quantification of Cortical Porosity and Cortical Thickness at the Surgical Neck of the Humerus During Aging by Helfen, Tobias, Sprecher, Christoph M., Eberli, Ursula, Gueorguiev, Boyko, Müller, Peter E., Richards, Robert G., Schmidutz, Florian

“…Fractures of the proximal humerus are highly related to age and osteoporotic bone remodeling. Previous studies have highlighted the cortex as a major side of…”
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A biomechanical study on proximal plate fixation techniques in periprosthetic femur fractures by Lenz, Mark, Perren, Stephan M, Gueorguiev, Boyko, Richards, Robert G, Hofmann, Gunther O, Fernandez dell’Oca, Alberto, Höntzsch, Dankward, Windolf, Markus

“…Abstract Introduction Proximal plate fixation is a crucial factor in osteosynthesis of periprosthetic femur fractures. Stability and strength of different…”
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Implant retention in a rabbit model of fracture-related infection: similar infection clearance but impaired bone healing in delayed compared to early infection by Puetzler, Jan, Vallejo Diaz, Alejandro, Gosheger, Georg, Schulze, Martin, Arens, Daniel, Zeiter, Stephan, Siverino, Claudia, Richards, Robert G., Moriarty, Thomas F.

“…Aims Fracture-related infection (FRI) is commonly classified based on the time of onset of symptoms. Early infections (< two weeks) are treated with…”
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The locking attachment plate for proximal fixation of periprosthetic femur fractures—a biomechanical comparison of two techniques by Lenz, Mark, Windolf, Markus, Mückley, Thomas, Hofmann, Gunther O., Wagner, Michael, Richards, Robert G., Schwieger, Karsten, Gueorguiev, Boyko

“…Purpose Mechanical properties of a locking attachment plate construct (LAP-LCP), allowing bicortical screw placement laterally to the prosthesis stem, are…”
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Assessment of Intraosseous Femoral Head Pressures During Cement Augmentation of the Perforated Proximal Femur Nail Antirotation Blade by Blankstein, Michael, Widmer, Daniel, Götzen, Michael, Hofmann-Fliri, Ladina, Richards, Robert G, Gueorguiev, Boyko, Windolf, Markus

“…OBJECTIVES:The benefits of cement augmentation with fixation of osteoporotic pertrochanteric fractures have been previously demonstrated. The objective of this…”
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Hyaluronic acid derivatives and its polyelectrolyte complexes with gentamicin as a delivery system for antibiotics by Boo, Gert‐Jan A., Richards, Robert G., Moriarty, Thomas F., Grijpma, Dirk W., Eglin, David

“…Repeated administration of gentamicin (Gen) is often necessary to have efficacious pharmacokinetics in both infection prophylaxis and treatment. In order to…”
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Influence of material and microtopography on the development of local infection in vivo: experimental investigation in rabbits by Moriarty, Thomas F, Debefve, Laurence, Boure, Ludovic, Campoccia, Davide, Schlegel, Urs, Richards, Robert G

“…Polishing the surface of internal fracture fixation (IFF) implant materials can ease implant removal and reduce irritation to gliding tissues by reducing soft…”
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In Vivo Evaluation of the Effect of Intramedullary Nail Microtopography on the Development of Local Infection in Rabbits by Moriarty, Thomas F., Campoccia, Davide, Nees, Stephanie K., Boure, Ludovic P., Richards, Robert G.

“…Background and Aim Fractures of the tibia and femoral diaphysis are commonly repaired by intramedullary (IM) nails, which are currently composed of either…”
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