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- Ferencz, S., et al.
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[A new method for prothetisation of vascular patients with lower limb amputation: initial experiences with osseointegration technique.]
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In: Magyar Sebészet. - 0025-0295. ; 62:5, s. 293-7
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Introduction/Aims: Prostheses use for lower limb amputees is difficult, while the socket is hard, the prosthesis is heavy. Drawbacks of conventional prosthesis are mainly associated with the socket, therefore osseointegration technique is a promising solution, since it doesn't require a socket. Our aim was to introduce this technique in Hungary and extend indication for vascular patients. Methods: The method includes two operative and one rehabilitation phases: during first operation a titanium screw is fixed into the femoral bone marrow cavity, this connects to an abutment, which also penetrates the skin, making a direct connection between the femur and the prosthesis during the second intervention. During rehabilitation the patient makes loading exercises and learns to walk with new prosthesis. Results: This method was launched in Hungary in 2005. Two female amputees were operated on initially, their second surgery was performed in 2006 (when titanium screw was applied in the male patients, as well). Incorporation of titanium screw was exquisite, and rehabilitation was successful. One of our male patients died eight months after his first operation due to myocardial infarction. Conclusion: Based on our experiences, the osseointegration technique facilitates rehabilitation of vascular patients for prostheses use. Adequate follow-up and stable vascular diseases are not contraindications, although further clinical trials are needed to determine its indication.
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- Ferencz, Zs, et al.
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Mechanochemical synthesis and intercalation of Ca(II)Fe(III)-layered double hydroxides
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In: Journal of Solid State Chemistry. - : Elsevier BV. - 0022-4596. ; 233, s. 236-243
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A mechanochemical method (grinding the components without added water - dry grinding, followed by further grinding in the presence of minute amount of water or NaOH solution - wet grinding) was used in this work for the preparation and intercalation of CaFe-layered double hydroxides (LDHs). Both the pristine LDHs and the amino acid anion (cystinate and tyrosinate) intercalated varieties were prepared by the two-step grinding procedure in a mixer mill. By systematically changing the conditions of the preparation method, a set of parameters could be determined, which led to the formation of close to phase-pure LDH. The optimisation procedure was also applied for the intercalation processes of the amino acid anions. The resulting materials were structurally characterised by a range of methods (X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive analysis, thermogravimetry, X-ray absorption and infra-red spectroscopies). It was proven that this simple mechanochemical procedure was able to produce complex organic-inorganic nanocomposites: LDHs intercalated with amino acid anions.
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