Robert Nißler, Elena Totter, Sebastian G Walter, Justus T Metternich, Oscar Cipolato, Dimitri Nowack, Alexander Gogos, Inge K Herrmann
Hip arthroplasty effectively treats advanced osteoarthritis and has therefore been entitled as "operation of the 20th century." With demographic shifts, the USA alone is projected to perform up to 850,000 arthroplasties annually by 2030. Many implants now feature a ceramic head, valued for strength and wear resistance. Nonetheless, a fraction, up to 0.03% may fracture during their lifespan, demanding complex removal procedures. To address this, a radiation-free, fluorescence-based image-guided surgical technique is proposed...
January 20, 2024: Advanced Healthcare Materials