Simplified finite model based evaluation of tissue stress distribution on anesthetic feet of Leprosy patients for 3 dimensional orthosis fabrication

The Subtalar joint position during static stance is a crucial determinant of the peak plantar pressures and forms a base for any intervention in foot related problems for leprosy affected patients[1]. Studies have stated that the subtalar joint when in neutral position is more ideal for orthotic fabrication. In this study a hypothesis was formulated and pursued [2,3]. Central to the hypothesis is that the stress will be minimal in the distal joints of the foot when the subtalar joint is neutral at static stance position

A narrative review of treatment strategies for major glenoid defects during primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty, with a focus on the use of structural bone graft

Structural glenoid defects are common during primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) and are often associated with poor outcomes. The lack of pre-operative imaging protocols for determining the depth and degree of glenoid wear hinders our ability to accurately plan and correct these defects. Although bone grafting has been reported to be effective in reducing glenoid wear during RSA, there is limited information on when to utilise it and how to prepare the graft. We conducted this review to assess the evidence for the management of glenoid defects, with an emphasis on bone grafts to treat structural glenoid bone loss in primary RSA patients

BIOMECHANICAL EVALUATION OF DEGREE OF FREEDOM OF MOVEMENTS OF AN NOVEL HIGH FLEXION KNEE FOR ITS SUITABILITY IN EASTERN LIFESTYLES 1 2

ABSTRACT The total knee arthroplasty is the end stage surgical procedure for pain relief in degenerative diseases like arthritis. There are many models, which had been designed so far in 5 to 6 decades of arthroplasty history. This research has helped in designing an artificial high flexion knee, which emphasizes the high flexion-extension range of over 125 degrees which would provide the comfort of squatting even after the Total Knee Replacement [TKR].The paper discusses the usage of this novel design in the day to activities of the people in the eastern world. The standard flexion extension level of an normal knee is taken and the same is verified on the new design artificial knee and the design is validated. The modelling of the knee was done with SOLIDWORKS and the contact-motion analyses were done using AdamsView and Jack simulation tools. The results have been satisfactory and the models have proved to provide the comfort of partial squatting