Publications by authors named "Lucas Philipp Weimer"
Background: Extensive defects in long bones, resulting from trauma, disease, or other etiologies, impose significant morbidity on patients and may necessitate amputation, long-term disability, or premature mortality. While 3D-printed, patient-specific implants offer promising regenerative solutions, their clinical implementation remains hindered by regulatory challenges, lack of standardized guidelines, and gaps in translational research. Addressing these barriers is critical to improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare resource utilization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdvances in implants and bone graft types for lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
Biomater Sci
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The prevalence of spinal disorders increases the need for advanced treatments, particularly 360° lumbar interbody fusion, which uses specialized materials to assist in spinal stability and enhance fusion.
- Despite advancements, a 10% rate of non-union remains, leading to poor patient outcomes and higher healthcare costs, highlighting the need for better solutions.
- Innovations in implant materials, like titanium and PEEK, along with new bone graft substitutes, including bioglass and growth factors, are being explored to improve spinal surgeries and reduce complications.