Cezhi Du, Chengyong Wang, Jianbo Sui, Lijuan Zheng
{"title":"Antibacterial performance of nanosecond laser irradiated zirconium-based bulk metallic glass.","authors":"Cezhi Du, Chengyong Wang, Jianbo Sui, Lijuan Zheng","doi":"10.1177/09544119241285659","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09544119241285659","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) have garnered significant attention in recent decades due to the outstanding physical, chemical, and biomedical characteristics. The biomedical application of metallic glass also received extensive attention. This report investigates the interplay among antibacterial performance, crystallization and processing parameters of Zr-based bulk metallic glass (Zr-BMG) following nanosecond laser irradiation. We examined surface morphology, crystallization behavior, surface quality, binding energy, and ion release properties post-laser irradiation. Additionally, we evaluated the generation of reactive oxygen species upon immersion of Zr-BMG in phosphate-buffered saline using the 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate method. Staphylococcus aureus was chosen to assess Zr-BMG's antibacterial performance, while mouse osteoblasts were utilized to investigate in vitro cytotoxicity. Our findings revealed that at laser energy intensities below 0.08 J/mm<sup>2</sup>, the amorphous structure of Zr-BMG remained intact after irradiation. Moreover, laser irradiation significantly enhanced the antibacterial performance of Zr-BMG. The release rate of ion, concentration of reactive oxygen species, and antibacterial properties exhibited direct proportionality to laser energy intensity. However, surfaces exhibiting high antibacterial efficacy also displayed elevated cytotoxicity. The surface irradiated with a 7 μJ ablation pulse and 200 mm/s irradiation speed demonstrated a superior balance between antibacterial and cytotoxic properties while maintaining an amorphous state. We hope this research can provide theoretical reference and data support for the application of metallic glass in biomedical application.</p>","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prediction of bone ingrowth into a porous novel hip-stem: A finite element analysis integrated with mechanoregulatory algorithm.","authors":"Tanmoy Loha, Kaushik Mukherjee, Bidyut Pal","doi":"10.1177/09544119241286958","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09544119241286958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bone ingrowth into a porous implant is necessary for its long-term fixation. Although attempts have been made to quantify the peri-implant bone growth using finite element (FE) analysis integrated with mechanoregulatory algorithms, bone ingrowth into a porous cellular hip stem has scarcely been investigated. Using a three-dimensional (3D) FE model and mechanobiology-based numerical framework, the objective of this study was to predict the spatial distribution of evolutionary bone ingrowth into an uncemented novel porous hip stem proposed earlier by the authors. A CT-based FE macromodel of the implant-bone structure was developed. The bone material properties were assigned based on CT grey value. Peak musculoskeletal loading conditions, corresponding to level walking and stair climbing, were applied. The geometry of the implant-bone macromodel was divided into multiple submodels. A suitable mapping framework was used to transfer maximum nodal displacements from the FE macromodel to the cut boundaries of the FE submodels. CT grey value-based bone materials properties were assigned to the submodels. Thereafter, the submodels were solved and simulations of bone ingrowth were carried out using mechanoregulatory principle. A gradual increase in the average Young's modulus, from 1200 to 1500 MPa, of the bone tissue layer was observed considering all the submodels. The distal submodel exhibited 82% of bone ingrowth, whereas the proximal submodel experienced 65% bone ingrowth. Equilibrium in the bone ingrowth process was achieved in 7 weeks postoperatively, with a notable amount of bone ingrowth that should lead to biological fixation of the novel hip stem.</p>","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142473153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on hybrid 3D printing and milling process for customized polyether-ether-ketone components.","authors":"Haoyi Sun, Xiang Cheng, Yuanyong Liu, Ruichun Dong, Huanbao Liu, Guangming Zheng","doi":"10.1177/09544119241282075","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09544119241282075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) has been widely applied in various fields due to its excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. The efficient and high-quality customized manufacturing of PEEK components are investigated in this study by the hybrid 3D printing and milling process. At first, the alternating hybrid process is selected and verified by comparing two typical hybrid process categories and conducting experiments, respectively. Second, a set of procedures are designed to automate the engineering application of the hybrid process trying to avoid the disadvantages of manual programing. Then, considering the tool length and possible interferences during the hybrid process, a model segmentation algorithm, namely, the exchange principle of avoiding interference (EPAI) is proposed. Based on the introduced EPAI and the programing language Python, the additive and subtractive hybrid manufacturing (ASHM) data processing procedure is proposed and realized by post-processing of the conventional 3D printing codes. Finally, the feasibility experiments have been conducted. The experimental results verify the hybrid manufacturing process in the fabrication of parts with complex internal features. The surface roughness <i>R</i><sub>a</sub> and dimensional error <i>L</i> of the parts have been reduced by 75.5% and 85.2%, respectively, while the shear strength <i>τ</i> has been increased by 14.1%. Compared with conventional milling process, the material consumption is reduced by 48.7%.</p>","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Classification of windswept posture in daily life using tri-axial accelerometers.","authors":"Haruhiko Sato, Takenobu Inoue","doi":"10.1177/09544119241281976","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09544119241281976","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An asymmetric windswept posture is often seen in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP). However, it is still unclear how long children with CP remain in the windswept posture in daily life. Thus, we developed a triple-accelerometer system for detecting windswept posture. The aim of this study was to assess the validity of a system for classifying various body postures and movements. We assessed the accuracy of our system in nine healthy young adults (age range, 21-23 years). The participants wore acceleration monitors on the sternum and both thighs, then spent 3 min each in eight different positions and three physical activities. Once accuracy was confirmed, we assessed the posture and movements for 24 h in six healthy young adults (age range, 21-23 years) in their home environments. The body postures and activities were correctly detected: the agreement across the subjects were 100% compatible with the subjects' activity logs at least 68% of the time, and at least 96% of the time for recumbent positions. We concluded that the proposed monitoring system is a reliable and valid approach for assessing windswept hip posture in a free-living setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142352660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Materials for 3D printing in healthcare sector: A review.","authors":"Maruf Nizam, Rajesh Purohit, Mohammad Taufik","doi":"10.1177/09544119241289731","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09544119241289731","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Additive Manufacturing (AM) encompasses various techniques creating intricate components from digital models. The aim of incorporating 3D printing (3DP) in the healthcare sector is to transform patient care by providing personalized solutions, improving medical procedures, fostering research and development, and ultimately optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. This review delves into the historical beginnings of AM's 9 integration into medical contexts exploring various categories of AM methodologies and their roles within the medical sector. This survey also dives into the issue of material requirements and challenges specific to AM's medical applications. Emphasis is placed on how AM processes directly enhance human well-being. The primary focus of this paper is to highlight the evolution and incentives for cross-disciplinary AM applications, particularly in the realm of healthcare by considering their principle, materials and applications. It is designed for a diverse audience, including manufacturing professionals and researchers, seeking insights into this transformative technology's medical dimensions.</p>","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142473152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Linear jerk variability evaluation in measurements of motor control trainability: Could kinematic variables encompass information about strength and dynamic balance?","authors":"Yassaman Djafari, Ahmad R Arshi, Hamid Rajabi","doi":"10.1177/09544119241277385","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09544119241277385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As the natural conclusion of talent identification in sports, talent development is the process that involves improving biomechanical capacities and bio-motor abilities. The development progress can be objectively assessed and monitored through measurements of trainability. This study introduces a practical methodology to assess motor control as a trainable factor using kinematic data. The study focused on establishing the relationship between kinematic data and changes in muscle strength and dynamic balance. It illustrates how wearable technology can assess trainability during a functional training programme. Twenty-six female university students were selected and divided into intervention and control groups to investigate motor control trainability. The intervention group performed step aerobics exercises for 24 sessions. A single inertial measurement unit (IMU) mounted on S1 captured the oscillatory motion profiles of the centre of mass during these rhythmic exercises. Analysis revealed that the amplitude of linear jerk variability in different anatomical planes could reflect core and lower limb muscle strengthening caused by training. Furthermore, the results indicated that the dynamic balance adaptation to the changing tempo throughout the training programme was dictated primarily by step width. The mediolateral linear jerk variability reflected this adaptation. The minimum instrumentation approach proposed by this study could prove very practical for the talent development monitoring. The methodology illustrates how the recorded kinematic data from an appropriately placed single IMU could become an information-rich source for the coach to monitor, assess and quantify the trainee's progress during long-term athletic development.</p>","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142352661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arkadiusz Dziedzic, Julien Issa, Akhilanand Chaurasia, Marta Tanasiewicz
{"title":"Artificial intelligence and health-related data: The patient’s best interest and data ownership dilemma","authors":"Arkadiusz Dziedzic, Julien Issa, Akhilanand Chaurasia, Marta Tanasiewicz","doi":"10.1177/09544119241279630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09544119241279630","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has the potential to revolutionize the global healthcare sector and medicine in general. However, integrating AI technologies in healthcare requires access to large amounts of personal health-related data (HRD), which raises concerns regarding confidential personal information considering unregulated and not transparent data ownership. Setting up the patient’s welfare as an unquestionable principle, this commentary explores the various ethical aspects of using HRD in AI applications, focusing on informed consent, data ownership, data sharing, financial considerations, accountability, and ethical standards. Three models of potential collaboration between AI-specializing firms and healthcare providers are evaluated: the commercial model, the equitable profit-sharing model, and the public-funded non-profit model. Each model has its advantages and challenges, necessitating a careful balance between ethical considerations, financial implications, and technological advancements. Policymakers and healthcare regulators are urged to establish transparent legislation to safeguard patient privacy, ensure informed consent, and promote the responsible use of HRD in AI applications. This commentary emphasizes the importance of addressing ethical issues to protect basic patient rights, foster responsible collaborations, and ensure the ethical use of health-related data in AI-based healthcare applications. While the coexistence of regulated AI and healthcare professionals is inevitable for validating the cost-effectiveness of AI use in healthcare economics, the transparency of HRD sources is deemed of utmost importance in the best interest of the patient.","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142247519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas J Joyce, Göksu Kandemir, Duncan McGuire, Michael Solomons, Daniel J Brown
{"title":"Explant analysis of a chromium nitride coated metal-on-metal total wrist replacement: A case study","authors":"Thomas J Joyce, Göksu Kandemir, Duncan McGuire, Michael Solomons, Daniel J Brown","doi":"10.1177/09544119241277697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09544119241277697","url":null,"abstract":"Explant analysis can provide important understanding of how artificial joints perform in the human body. The articulating surfaces of the metacarpal head and the radius cup from a chromium nitride coated metal-on-metal Motec wrist implant were analysed. Due to bone resorption and aseptic loosening, the implant was removed after 6 years in the patient, and metallosis was observed during removal. Visually, some areas of the articulating surfaces appeared polished, others were dulled. A chemical composition analysis of the metacarpal head showed that the polished surfaces were chromium rich, implying this surface was the original chromium nitride coating, whereas the dulled surfaces were cobalt rich, indicating the underlying cobalt chromium substrate. In addition, the underlying cobalt chromium substrate was an order of magnitude rougher than the polished surface, indicating the scale of damage to it. It is speculated that the loss of the coating, and the subsequent damage to the underlying substrate due to a third-body wear process, led to osteolysis and the metallosis seen at revision surgery.","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of self-etch adhesive agitation with diode laser on dentin bond strength","authors":"Muhammet Kerim Ayar, Kerim Safa Kul","doi":"10.1177/09544119241276069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/09544119241276069","url":null,"abstract":"The present study assessed the effect of active application of self-etch adhesives with diode laser irradiation on the shear dentin bond strength. Sixty bovine incisors, each embedded individually in hard plaster blocks, were divided into two groups based on the adhesive system used: Group 1 Adper Easy One and Group 2 Clearfil SE Protect. Based on the application technique of self-etch adhesives, each main group was further divided into three subgroups: passive application, active application with a micro-brush, and active application with a 976-nm diode laser tip (phototherapy active application). Shear bond strength tests were conducted using a universal testing machine and the data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA. Post hoc multiple comparisons were performed with the Tukey HSD test. Additionally, the statistical analysis of failure mode distribution was carried out using the chi-squared test ( p < 0.05). While the adhesive system exhibited significant differences in shear dentin bond strengths, there were no significant differences in application techniques. Regardless of the application technique, Clearfil SE Protect demonstrated significantly higher dentin bond strength than Adper Easy One. In the present study, the utilization of phototherapy through a 976-nm diode laser for the active application of the tested self-etch adhesives demonstrated similar initial dentin bond strengths to conventional application methods.","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samantha Hayward, Patrick S Keogh, Anthony W Miles, Sabina Gheduzzi
{"title":"The effect of structural changes on the low strain rate behaviour of the intervertebral disc.","authors":"Samantha Hayward, Patrick S Keogh, Anthony W Miles, Sabina Gheduzzi","doi":"10.1177/09544119241272915","DOIUrl":"10.1177/09544119241272915","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The annuus fibrosus (AF) and nucleus pulposus (NP) of the intervertebral disc (IVD) work in conjunction to dissipate spinal loads. In this study we have isolated the contribution of the NP to the overall response of the disc and investigated the effect of extreme structural changes to the disc on the mechanical behaviour. Linear stiffness, overall load range, hysteresis area and total energy were used to evaluate the impact of these changes on the spine and surrounding structures. Six porcine lumbar isolated disc specimens were tested in 6 DOFs with a 400 N compressive axial preload at low strain rates in three conditions: intact (IN), after total nucleotomy (NN) and after the injection of bone cement into the nuclear void (SN). The latter two conditions, NN and SN, were chosen to emulate the effect of extreme changes to the NP on disc behaviour. When comparing with intact specimens, significant changes were noted primarily in axial compression-extension, mediolateral bending and flexion-extension. NN and SN cases demonstrated significant increases in linear stiffness, overall load range and total energy for mediolateral bending and flexion-extension compared to the intact (IN) state. SN also demonstrated a significant increase in total energy for axial compression-extension, and significant decreases in the elastic contribution to total energy in all axes except flexion-extension. These changes to total energy indicate that surrounding spinal structures would incur additional loading to produce the same motion in vivo after structural changes to the disc.</p>","PeriodicalId":20666,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11459866/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142047058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}