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September 2015
ISSN 1932-6181
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Introduction
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030777
Topics:
Biomedical engineering
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Design
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Medical devices
Special Section Technical Briefs
Spinal Pedicle Screw Design Retains Grip Strength After Loosening and Relocking
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030901.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030542
Topics:
Design
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Spinal pedicle screws
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Screws
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Testing
The Utility of Metal Artifact Reduction Techniques in the Postoperative Assessment of a Novel Tantalum Intervertebral Spacer Device on 3 T Magnetic Resonance Imaging: An In Vitro Study
Mark Macdonald, John Ferguson, Jacob Munro, Keryn Reilly, Jillian Cornish, Gina Konz, Andrea Champion, Arier C. Lee, Gerard Deib
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030902.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030594
Topics:
Magnetic resonance imaging
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Metals
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Tantalum
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Encryption
Evaluation of Extension Mechanism in an Implantable Limb Lengthening Device
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030903.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030675
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Bone
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Engineering prototypes
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Engines
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Motors
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Roller bearings
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Stress
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Testing
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Torque
,
Friction
Feedback Control for Patient Specific Limb Lengthening and Limb Deformity Correction
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030904.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030595
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Control equipment
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Feedback
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Stiffness
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Bone
,
Position control
A Soft, Wearable, Quantitative Ankle Diagnostic Device
Jaehyun Bae, Jillian Lee, Melinda Malley, Joshua B. Gafford, Dónal Holland, Daniel Vogt, Yiğit Mengüç, Jonathan Bean, Conor J. Walsh
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030905.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030596
Topics:
Bracing (Construction)
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Displacement
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Knee
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Sensors
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Torque
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Engineering prototypes
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Wounds
Intramedullary Endo-Transilluminating Device for Interlocking Nailing Procedures
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030906.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030543
Topics:
Bone
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Drilling
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Fracture (Materials)
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Fracture (Process)
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Locks (Waterways)
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Screws
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Radiation (Physics)
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Errors
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Catheters
,
Cavities
Sensor Based Control of a Bimodal Ankle–Foot Prosthesis With a Smart Phone Interface
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030907.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030545
Topics:
Prostheses
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Sensors
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Control systems
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Switches
Gait Emulator for Evaluation of Ankle–Foot Prostheses Capable of Turning
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030908.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030546
Topics:
Prostheses
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Turning
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Control equipment
Portable Wireless Visuotemporal Cue Device for Gait Therapy
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030909.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030547
Topics:
Patient treatment
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Light-emitting diodes
Design and Testing of a Pneumatic Hemiparesis Rehabilitation Device for a Neurofacilitation Exercise
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030910.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030548
Topics:
Design
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Pressure
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Rehabilitation devices
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Testing
,
Delays
A Pneumatically Actuated Knee Prosthesis
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030911.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030607
Topics:
Knee
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Knee joint prostheses
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Prostheses
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Torque
,
Actuators
,
Design
,
Locomotives
Developing a Tongue Controlled Exoskeleton for a Wrist Tracking Exercise: A Preliminary Study
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030912.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030605
Topics:
Data collection
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Engines
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Exoskeleton devices
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Motors
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Temperature programmed desorption
Soft Wearable Orthotic Device for Assisting Kicking Motion in Developmentally Delayed Infants
Kriti Subramanyam, Emily Rogers, Mateusz Kulesza, Donal Holland, Joshua Gafford, Eugene Goldfield, Conor Walsh
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030913.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030549
Smart and Connected Actuated Mobile and Sensing Suit to Encourage Motion in Developmentally Delayed Infants
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030914.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030550
Topics:
Sensors
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Graphical user interfaces
Evaluation of a Two Degree of Freedom Passive Ankle Prosthesis With Powered Push-Off
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030915.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030551
Topics:
Degrees of freedom
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Prostheses
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Torque
,
Deflection
,
Springs
Design of Neurorehabilitation Device and Program for Stroke Patients Under Electrical Stimulation Assisted Cycling Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030916.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030552
Topics:
Brain
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Design
,
Near-infrared spectroscopy
Development of a Wearable Electroencephalographic Device for Anxiety Monitoring
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030917.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030553
Topics:
Electroencephalography
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Signals
,
Waves
A Soft Robotic Orthosis for Wrist Rehabilitation
Nicholas W. Bartlett, Valentina Lyau, William A. Raiford, Dónal Holland, Joshua B. Gafford, Theresa D. Ellis, Conor J. Walsh
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030918.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030554
A Pneumatically Actuated Transtibial Prosthesis
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030919.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030597
Topics:
Prostheses
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Torque
,
Actuators
,
Design
A Portable Soft Hand Exerciser With Variable Elastic Resistance for Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Finger, Wrist, and Hand
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030920.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030555
Topics:
Grasping
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Machinery
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Manufacturing
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Patient treatment
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Stiffness
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Stress
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Testing
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Displacement
,
Tensile testing
A Bronchial Puncture Mechanism for Transoral Access to the Lung Parenchyma
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030921.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030606
A Novel Tissue Welding Device Using Low-Voltage Far-Field Coaxial Electrospinning
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030922.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030556
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Electrospinning
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Welding equipment
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Polymers
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Fibers
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
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Spinning (Textile)
Surgical Pillow Design by Optimal Head and Pillow Alignment
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030923.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030557
A Hand-Held Device for Controlling a Mounted, Motor Driven Colonoscope
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030924.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030601
Topics:
Engineering prototypes
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Motors
,
Fatigue
Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Enhanced Ablative Responses Utilizing Adjuvant NaCl Pretreatments
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030925.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030558
Improving Colonoscopy Through Automation of Biopsy Tool Motion
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030926.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030559
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Engineering prototypes
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Engines
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Friction
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Gears
,
Instrumentation
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Motors
,
Risk
,
Rollers
,
Stepper motors
Experimental Validation of an Air Retention Device for Colonoscopy
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030927.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030560
Topics:
Engineering prototypes
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Latex
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Biological tissues
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Cutting
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Glues
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Manufacturing
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Rubber
,
Sealing (Process)
Telestration System for a Remote Controlled Laparoscopic Robot
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030928.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030561
Topics:
Robots
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Surgery
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Computers
,
Design
,
Biomedicine
Sensorless Force Estimation for a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Motorized Surgical Grasper
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030929.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030604
Topics:
Degrees of freedom
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Surgery
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Yaw
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Force measurement
Preliminary Validation Testing of a Multifunctional NOTES Robot
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030930.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030603
Topics:
Robots
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Testing
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Manipulators
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Surgery
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Motors
Semi-Autonomous Locomotion for Diagnostic Endoscopy Device
Hossein Dehghani, Abolfazl Pourghodrat, Benjamin S. Terry, Carl A. Nelson, Dmitry Oleynikov, Prithviraj Dasgupta
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030931.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030562
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Robots
,
Testing
Empirical Mode Analysis for Characterization of Hand Tremor in the Design of Laparoscopic Tools
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030932.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030563
The SATA, A Simple, Stiff, and Rigid Steering Mechanism
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030933.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030564
Topics:
Cables
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Design
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Engineering prototypes
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Hinges
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Instrumentation
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Manufacturing
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Sterilization
,
Rotation
Design of Wireless Intra-Operative Pulse Oximeter With Reticulated Pressure-Sensitive Head
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030934.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030600
Topics:
Design
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Pressure
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Biological tissues
,
Sensors
Benchtop Testing of a Novel Robotic Capsule With Differential Drive Capabilities
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030935.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030566
Topics:
Robotics
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Testing
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Biological tissues
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Design
,
Wheels
Surgical Robotic Manipulator Based on Local Magnetic Actuation
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030936.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030567
Topics:
Cables
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Manipulators
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Surgery
,
Design
Electromagnetic Actuator Across Abdominal Wall for Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
Alireza Mohammadi, Christian Di Natali, Danielius Samsonas, Pietro Valdastri, Ying Tan, Denny Oetomo
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030937.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030568
Topics:
Control equipment
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Electromagnetic actuators
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Permanent magnets
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Robotics
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Surgery
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Torque
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Rotors
,
Stress
Feasibility of Online Semantic Labeling of Deformable Tissues for Minimally Invasive Surgery
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030938.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030570
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Flight
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Kidney
,
Surgery
,
Algorithms
Tissue Identification Through Back End Sensing on da Vinci EndoWrist Surgical Tool
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030939.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030571
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Surgical tools
,
Design
Variable-Contact Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy in Intravascular Conditions Assessment
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030940.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030572
Finite Element Studies of Needle–Tissue Interactions for Percutaneous Procedures
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030941.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030573
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Finite element analysis
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Needles
Outcomes of Muscle Effort Using a Novel Portable Laparoscopic Training System
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030942.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030602
Topics:
Muscle
,
Performance
Analysis of Stent-Graft Design for Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030943.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030574
Topics:
Aneurysms
,
Computational fluid dynamics
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Design
,
Maintenance
,
Stents
,
Kidney
,
Flow (Dynamics)
Effect of Angioplasty Balloon Compliance on Stenotic Blood Vessel Stress
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030944.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030575
Topics:
Blood vessels
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Stress
,
Pressure
Resonance Frequency Confirmation for Osseointegration of Dental Implantation In Vitro Models With Varied Cortical Thickness
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030945.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030599
Topics:
Bone
,
Resonance
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Shells
,
Finite element analysis
Computational Modeling for Analysis and Design of Metallic Biodegradable Stents
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030946.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030576
Topics:
Biodegradation
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Design
,
Stents
,
Computer simulation
Inferring Gene Regulatory Networks by Context Dependent and Independent Effects
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030947.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030577
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Biomedicine
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Complex systems
,
Computational methods
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Innovation
,
Modeling
,
Ontologies
,
Optimization
,
Proteins
Polymerization Shrinkage Stress in Resin-Based Dental Materials
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030948.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030578
Topics:
Composite materials
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Dental materials
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Polymerization
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Resins
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Shrinkage (Materials)
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Stress
,
Adhesives
Surface Mesh Density Extraction of Orthopedic Magnetic Resonance Image With Hue Saturation Value Filtering
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030949.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030579
Modeling of Swine Diaphragmatic Tissue Under Uniaxial Loading
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030950.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030580
Simulation of Fatigue in Bioprosthetic Heart Valve Biomaterials
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030951.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030581
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Biomaterials
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Fatigue
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Fibers
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Heart valve prostheses
,
Simulation
,
Stiffness
Population-Averaged Geometric Model of Mitral Valve From Patient-Specific Imaging Data
Andrew Drach, Amir H. Khalighi, Fleur M. ter Huurne, Chung-Hao Lee, Charles Bloodworth, Eric L. Pierce, Morten O. Jensen, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Michael S. Sacks
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030952.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030582
Coronary Stent Design Optimization Using Parametric and Nonparametric Approaches—A Proof of Concept Study
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030953.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030583
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
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Stents
,
Stress
Uncertainty Management in Computational Simulations of Medical Devices
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030954.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030598
Topics:
Medical devices
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Simulation
,
Uncertainty
Research Papers
Assessment of Probe-to-Specimen Distance Effect in Kidney Stone Treatment With Hydrodynamic Cavitation
Dogan Uzusen, Ebru Demir, Osman Yavuz Perk, Ozlem Oral, Sinan Ekici, Mustafa Unel, Devrim Gozuacik, Ali Kosar
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 031001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030274
Topics:
Bubbles
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Cavitation
,
Erosion
,
Kidney
,
Probes
,
Pressure
,
Flow (Dynamics)
A New Vascular Coupler Design for End-to-End Anastomosis: Fabrication and Proof-of-Concept Evaluation
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 031002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029924
Topics:
Blood vessels
,
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Testing
,
Vessels
,
Wings
,
Finite element model
,
Rotation
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Surgery
A Compact, Bone-Attached Robot for Mastoidectomy
Neal P. Dillon, Ramya Balachandran, J. Michael Fitzpatrick, Michael A. Siebold, Robert F. Labadie, George B. Wanna, Thomas J. Withrow, Robert J. Webster, III
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 031003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030083
Design Innovation Paper
Design of Lower Limb Prosthesis Transverse Plane Adaptor With Variable Stiffness
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 035001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030505
Topics:
Design
,
Prostheses
,
Springs
,
Stiffness
,
Levers
,
Torque
,
Torsion
,
Deflection
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