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The objective of present study is to determine if gender differences are likely relevant to the occurrence and progression of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: A total of 24 healthy young adults (12 females) were recruited. All participants walked barefoot at self-selected velocity. Three-dimensional motion capture data were collected in synchrony with ground reaction force data. 3-dimensional moments...
Instability is one of the symptoms associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis of the wrist joint. The instability which is caused by weakened ligaments as well as worn cartilages makes the carpal bones to move freely, causing a painful condition. Wrist arthroplasty is one of the treatments for severe cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis of the wrist joint. This project involved biomechanical analysis of wrist...
Background: Preventing fractured joint from arthritic change remains a challenge, especially in weight-bearing joints. Hyaluronan (HA) has been proved to effectively relieve pain and improve function in chronic osteoarthritis (OA) joint. However, controversies still exist in its potential use in fractured joints and whether this effect is molecular weight dependent. We analyzed and compared the effects...
Computer-assisted surgery is the process of using medical images, such as CT scans, X-ray fluoroscopy, or 3D ultrasound, to improve patient care. A typical surgical procedure begins by acquiring and processing a CT scan with specially developed image-analysis software. A surgeon then performs a "virtual surgery" on the patient to develop a preoperative plan. In the operating room the medical...
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