Materials & Processes for Medical Devices (August 10- 13): Effect of Materials on Treatment & Surgical Techniques - Session 1

7 Effect of Materials on Treatment & Surgical Techniques - Session 1

Tuesday, August 11, 2009: 10:40 AM-12:00 PM
Salon G (Hilton Minneapolis )
Session Chair:
Dr. Warren Hagard
10:40 AM
Augmentation of Achilles Tendon Repair Using Processed Collagen Xenografts
Dr. Thomas M. Turner, Rush University Medical Center; Robert M. Urban, Rush University Medical Center; Deborah J. Hall, Rush University Medical Center; Erica L. Dahlmeier, Rush University Medical Center
11:00 AM
Evaluation of Biodegradable Adjunctive Therapy for Extremity Wound Infection Reduction
Dr. Warren O. Haggard, University of Memphis; Dr. Amber Jennings, University of Memphis; Scott Noel, University of Memphis; Stephanie Jackson, University of Memphis; Dr. Harry Courtney, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Dr. Joseph Wenke, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research; Dr. Joel D. Bumgardner, University of Memphis
11:20 AM
Outcomes In the Treatment of Benign Bone Lesions Using An Engineered Bioceramic
Dr. Steven Gitelis, Rush University Medical Center
11:40 AM
Topography of Live Cartilage by Interferometry and Use of a Tribobioreactor to Assess the Articulation of Cartilage against Various Materials
Dr. Michel P. Laurent, Rush University Medical Center; Vivek K Shekhawat, Rush University Medical Center; Carol A. Pacione, Rush University Medical Center; Carol Muehleman, Rush University Medical Center; Makus A. Wimmer, Rush University Medical Center