Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pathologic studies of total joint replacement.

P G Bullough1, E F DiCarlo, K K Hansraj

  • 1Laboratory Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Improved ionic-liquid-functionalized macroporous supports able to purify nucleic acids in one step.

Materials today. Bio·2020
Same author

[Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: case series of four patients treated with biphosphonates].

Acta reumatologica portuguesa·2014
Same author

Hydrogenase in Bradyrhizobium japonicum: genetics, regulation and effect on plant growth.

World journal of microbiology & biotechnology·2014
Same author

Eco-friendly hybrid pigments made of cellulose and iron oxides.

Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology·2012
Same author

A 10-year experience in intraoperative parathyroid hormone measurements for primary hyperparathyroidism: a prospective study of 91 previous unexplored patients.

Journal of osteoporosis·2012
Same author

Total parathyroidectomy with presternal intramuscular autotransplantation in renal patients: a prospective study of 66 patients.

Journal of osteoporosis·2012
Same journal

New Technologies.

The Orthopedic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Recent Innovations and Applications of Custom 3D Printed Cages for Critical Bone Defects in Foot and Ankle Surgery.

The Orthopedic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Application of New Technologies: Patient-specific Instrumentation and Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Foot and Ankle.

The Orthopedic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Robotic-Assisted Latissimus Dorsi Transfers Around the Shoulder.

The Orthopedic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for the Upper Extremity: An Emerging Adjunct for Patient Recovery and Rehabilitation.

The Orthopedic clinics of North America·2026
Same journal

The Emerging Roles for 3 Dimensional Printing in Orthopedics: Applications, Evidence, and Future Directions.

The Orthopedic clinics of North America·2026
See all related articles

Articular endoprostheses act as foreign bodies, triggering immune responses that influence their survival and failure. Understanding these reactions is key to improving prosthetic longevity.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Immunology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Articular endoprostheses function as foreign bodies within the body.
  • These prosthetics can provoke local or systemic biological responses.
  • Prosthetic survival and failure are influenced by the body's reaction to the implant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss general foreign body reactions.
  • To specifically analyze the body's response to articular endoprostheses.
  • To contextualize these reactions in relation to prosthetic performance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of general principles of foreign body response.
  • Analysis of specific responses to articular endoprostheses.
  • Discussion of material properties and mechanical factors influencing debris generation.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Foreign body reactions significantly impact endoprosthesis outcomes.
  • Material characteristics (size, shape, composition) influence biological responses.
  • Mechanical forces contribute to debris production, affecting implant performance.

Conclusions:

  • The body's reaction to articular endoprostheses is a critical factor in their success.
  • Material science and biomechanics play a role in modulating these reactions.
  • Further research into mitigating adverse biological responses can enhance prosthetic longevity.