Soft Tissue Defects
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A Full Skin Defect Model to Evaluate Vascularization of Biomaterials In Vivo
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2014
Vascularization is key to approaches in successful tissue engineering. Therefore, reliable technologies are required to evaluate the development of vascular networks in tissue-constructs. Here we present a simple and cost-effective method to visualize and quantify vascularization in vivo.
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A Simple Critical-sized Femoral Defect Model in Mice
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2015
Animal models are frequently employed to mimic serious bone injury in biomedical research. Due to their small size, establishment of stabilized bone lesions in mice are beyond the capabilities of most research groups. Herein, we describe a simple method for establishing and analyzing experimental femoral defects in mice.
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Lumber Defects
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2024
Lumber defects, which can affect both the appearance and structural integrity of wood, include a variety of growth and manufacturing flaws. Growth defects such as knots and knotholes occur where branches were once attached to the tree trunk, with knotholes forming when these knots fall out. Other natural defects include decay and insect damage, which compromise the wood's strength and durability. Shakes are minor fractures that run along or across the wood's annual rings, while wane is...
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Subsurface Defect Localization by Structured Heating Using Laser Projected Photothermal Thermography
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2017
This method aims at locating vertical subsurface defects. Here, we couple a laser with a spatial light modulator and trigger its video input to heat a sample surface deterministically with two anti-phased modulated lines while acquiring highly resolved thermal images. The defect position is retrieved from evaluating thermal wave interference minima.
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Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction
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2025
This protocol presents a novel coronoid-temporalis pedicled flap (CTPF) technique for reconstructing small-to-medium orbital floor defects. CTPF avoids microvascular risks while maintaining biomechanical stability. Clinical cases demonstrate effective structural restoration, reduced complications, and preserved facial symmetry, offering a viable alternative to traditional grafts or alloplastic materials.
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A viable wound bed provides the local foundation needed for repair, while adequate blood supply supports the tissues used to restore coverage and support. Assessment therefore focuses on whether the affected area can sustain healing before reconstruction is selected. This evaluation helps clinicians recognize situations in which closure, grafting, or flap-based repair may be appropriate.
Healing progresses through inflammation, tissue formation, and remodeling, with each phase contributing a different function. Inflammation initiates the response to injury, tissue formation rebuilds the damaged region, and remodeling reorganizes the repaired tissue over time. Disruption or inadequate progression through these stages can affect the quality of recovery and the eventual restoration of coverage and support.
Severity depends on more than the visible size of an injury. Tissue depth, anatomical location, and involvement of muscle, nerves, or blood vessels all influence the extent of damage and the demands of repair. These features help clinicians judge the functional and structural consequences of the defect and develop an individualized reconstruction strategy.
Management begins by assessing the wound bed and its blood supply, followed by selecting a suitable method of coverage. Depending on the clinical situation, repair may involve direct wound closure, a graft, or a flap. The chosen approach is intended to support healing while addressing the defect’s depth, location, and involvement of underlying structures.
Soft tissue defects may arise after traumatic injury, infection, tumor removal, congenital differences, or impaired healing. Their causes can create different reconstructive needs, so clinicians must relate the repair plan to both the origin of the defect and the condition of the affected tissues. This broad range makes assessment relevant across multiple medical and surgical settings.
Reconstruction aims to restore the body’s protective barrier while also recovering mobility and tissue support when these functions have been compromised. Appropriate management can reduce complications associated with inadequate coverage and help address the structural consequences of injury or surgery. In medicine, these goals support individualized care rather than relying on a single repair strategy for every patient.