Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Vaughan, Ted"
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A computational investigation of the long-term performance of bioabsorbable magnesium-based implants in orthopaedic fracture applications
Quinn, Conall (NUI Galway, 2023-06-20)Current orthopaedic fixation devices made from stainless steel and titanium can lead to a range of long-term complications that include bone reabsorption due to stress shielding, implant loosening and/or infection. ... -
An experimental and computational investigation of the mechanics of degradation in polymer bioresorbable scaffolds
Fiuza, Constantino (NUI Galway, 2023-10-03)Drug-eluting stents (DES) have established themselves as the gold-standard in treating arterial blockages, with over 1.3 million stent procedures carried out across Europe in coronary vessels alone. However, these permanent ... -
An experimental and computational investigation on the biomechanics of polymer-covered self-expanding stents
McKenna, Ciara (NUI Galway, 2021-07-09)Nitinol self-expanding stents are commonly used to treat peripheral artery disease. However, the femoropopliteal artery presents a challenging environment for stent placement, where large arterial deformations occur many ... -
An experimental investigation on the biomechanics of bone fragility in type 2diabetes
Britton, Marissa (NUI Galway, 2023-10-11)Type 2 diabetic patients experience up to a 3-fold increase in bone fracture risk. Paradoxically, type 2 diabetes is associated with a normal or increased bone mineral density (BMD) when compared to non-diabetic patients. ... -
A multiscale biomechanical investigation of bone fragility in Type-2 Diabetes using a Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) rat
Monahan, Genna (NUI Galway, 2024-04-18)Patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D) face an elevated risk of bone fracture, despite often exhibiting normal or increased bone mineral density (BMD). The prevailing theory suggests that the hyperglycaemic environment ...