Implant-based Reconstruction
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3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects
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2020
This protocol describes the use of 3D planning and printing for reconstruction of bony defects. We use segmentation tools to create 3D models followed by 3D design software to create patient specific implants for reconstruction purposes concomitant to ablative surgery or as a second stage.
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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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Bioelectric Analyses of an Osseointegrated Intelligent Implant Design System for Amputees
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2009
There is a need to develop alternative prosthesis attachment due to limb loss attributed to vascular occlusive diseases and trauma. The goal of the work is to introduce an osseointegrated intelligent implant design system to increase skeletal fixation and reduce periprosthetic infection rates for patients needing osseointegrated technology.
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A New Single Chamber Implantable Defibrillator with Atrial Sensing: A Practical Demonstration of Sensing and Ease of Implantation
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2012
Dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) may improve detection of atrial fibrillation as well as differentiation of tachycardias. However, this advantage is undermined by complications associated with the second electrode, which is required in conventional dual chamber devices. Therefore, BIOTRONIK has developed a new electrode called the LinoxSMART S DX that, when used in conjunction with the Lumax DX ICD, offers dual-chamber detection without the risks associated with the...
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Microbead Implantation in the Zebrafish Embryo
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2015
The zebrafish is an excellent model system for genetic and developmental studies. Bead implantation is a valuable tissue manipulation technique that can be used to interrogate developmental mechanisms by introducing alterations in local cellular environments. This protocol describes how to perform microbead implantation in the zebrafish embryo.
FAQs
Size, shape, and mechanical properties determine how the device supplies structural support within the reconstructed area. These features should correspond to the intended body-part contour or function while remaining compatible with surrounding tissues. Appropriate matching can help maintain implant stability as healing occurs, making design selection a central part of achieving durable physical results.
Biocompatibility supports the body’s ability to heal around the device without undermining the reconstruction. Because the implant remains in contact with surrounding tissues, its compatibility must be considered alongside its structural role. This principle connects material selection with tissue response, implant stability, and the likelihood of maintaining the intended reconstruction over time.
Soft-tissue coverage and implant stability are linked planning priorities. Surrounding tissue must provide appropriate coverage for the device, while the implant must remain positioned as healing progresses. If either consideration is neglected, the reconstructed area may not achieve the planned structural or contour result. Surgical planning therefore evaluates both tissue support and device placement together.
Patient selection considers the nature of the tissue loss, injury, disease, or congenital difference, along with the body part requiring reconstruction. Planning must also account for the desired physical function or symmetry, available soft-tissue coverage, and prospects for implant stability. These factors help determine whether an implant-based approach can support a safe and durable outcome.
Planning begins by identifying the structural or functional problem and determining the reconstruction required. The team then considers implant size, shape, and mechanical properties, together with the condition of surrounding soft tissues. During surgery, the device is positioned within or beneath those tissues, and follow-up monitoring assesses stability and the developing result.
Medical applications include breast, craniofacial, dental, and orthopedic reconstruction. Although these areas differ in anatomy and functional demands, each requires coordination between device characteristics, tissue coverage, and stable placement. The approach can therefore address a range of reconstructive goals, from restoring body-part symmetry to supporting physical function after tissue loss or disease.
Evaluation extends beyond the immediate surgical result. Clinicians consider whether the reconstruction restores the intended shape, symmetry, or physical function and whether the implant remains stable as tissues heal. Long-term monitoring is important because durable outcomes depend on continued assessment of the device, surrounding tissues, and the patient’s reconstructed anatomy.