.... Assoc. Editor: Giuseppe Vairo. 10 01 2018 24 05 2018 Artificial organs Biomaterials Prostheses Posterior spinal fixation through long spinal constructs is the gold standard for a variety of clinical conditions, particularly for the correction of long deformities (e.g...

..., 2018; final manuscript received May 21, 2018; published online August 20, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Giuseppe Vairo. 25 01 2018 21 05 2018 Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a vascular disease characterized by an enlargement...

...; published online August 20, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Anna Pandolfi. 09 02 2018 19 07 2018 Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses The goal of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is to produce a stable, painless knee with proper lower limb alignment and joint line levels. Bone...

... received May 6, 2018; published online July 3, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Guy M. Genin. 08 01 2018 06 05 2018 Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses A plethora of designs and implantable biomaterials are being widely investigated for the acetabular components of total hip...

..., and hip are extremely high and continue to increase due to advancements in the field [ 2 ]. Artificial organs Biomaterials Biomechanics Prostheses 19 01 2018 29 05 2018 Manuscript received January 19, 2018; final manuscript received May 29, 2018; published online June 21...

... online June 21, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Alison Marsden. 20 11 2017 28 05 2018 Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a less-invasive treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis [ 1 ]. It has been established...

... within the surgical workflow. 1 Corresponding author. Manuscript received August 8, 2017; final manuscript received April 26, 2018; published online May 24, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Keefe B. Manning. 08 08 2017 26 04 2018 Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses...

.... Assoc. Editor: Tammy L. Haut Donahue. 02 09 2017 18 03 2018 Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a successful operation that helps to restore mobility for patients with fractured or arthritic hip joints [ 1 , 2 ]. Approximately 1...

... online May 24, 2018. Assoc. Editor: James C. Iatridis. 22 09 2017 22 03 2018 Artificial organs Biomaterials Biomechanics Bioprocess engineering Biological systems design Physiological systems Prostheses Biological systems control Large, general population-based studies...

... deep muscles. Hybrid approaches [ 18 , 19 ] that combine EMG-driven models with either static optimization or computed muscle control take advantage of both optimization and EMG-driven approaches. Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses 08 06 2017 25 10 2017 Manuscript...

... hearts become available each year in the U.S. [ 2 ]. Therefore, ventricular assist devices (VADs) have become commonplace for individuals with a diseased ventricle to maintain peripheral perfusion. Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses 25 07 2017 25 03 2018 Manuscript...

... to unwanted high-frequency radial oscillations of the vessel wall that can compromise the long-term functioning of the prosthesis in case of significant physical activity. Thanks to this study, the dynamic response of Dacron prostheses to pulsatile flow can be understood as well as some possible complications...

... received December 28, 2017; published online January 23, 2018. Assoc. Editor: Keefe B. Manning. 20 12 2016 28 12 2017 Artificial organs Biomaterials Biomechanics Physiological systems Prostheses In this work our curvilinear immersed boundary-finite element-fluid-structure...

...) are the preferred choice of vascular access for hemodialysis as they have the highest patency rates, fewest complications, and lowest costs compared to arteriovenous grafts and central venous catheters [ 2 ]. Artificial organs Prostheses 19 04 2017 18 10 2017 Manuscript received April...

... and circulatory system respond. Artificial organs Physiological systems Prostheses 03 04 2017 26 10 2017 Manuscript received April 3, 2017; final manuscript received October 26, 2017; published online January 17, 2018. Assoc. Editor: C. Alberto Figueroa. 1 Corresponding author...

.... Manuscript received January 11, 2017; final manuscript received June 16, 2017; published online July 26, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Thao (Vicky) Nguyen. 11 01 2017 16 06 2017 Artificial organs Biomechanics Biological systems design Physiological systems Prostheses Biological systems...

.... 13 01 2017 05 06 2017 Artificial organs Biomaterials Biomechanics Prostheses The implantation of hernia mesh during repair has been shown to significantly reduce recurrence rates [ 1 ]; however, there exists a fundamental lack of knowledge to what extent hernia mesh...

... less common than in adults, neonatal HF is associated with a higher level of mortality: 46% of infants affected by congenital defects, such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, die within 5 years from birth [ 2 ]. Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses 27 01 2017 18 05 2017...

... 24, 2016; final manuscript received April 24, 2017; published online June 7, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Paul Rullkoetter. 24 06 2016 24 04 2017 Artificial organs Bioinstrumentation Biomechanics Prostheses Measurements The calculation of forces acting on the MS system...

... 28, 2016; final manuscript received April 17, 2017; published online June 7, 2017. Assoc. Editor: Steven D. Abramowitch. 28 10 2016 17 04 2017 Artificial organs Biomechanics Prostheses The geometric dimensions of the synthetic implant were based on existing...