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ArticleBiomedical engineering online2019

Continuous distraction osteogenesis device with MAAC controller for mandibular reconstruction applications.

Shahrokh Hatefi, Milad Etemadi Sh, Yimesker Yihun, Roozbeh Mansouri, Alireza Akhlaghi

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Article in Biomedical engineering online, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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5 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Shahrokh HatefiDepartment of Mechatronics Engineering, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Milad Etemadi ShDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. etemadi@dnt.mui.ac.ir.
Yimesker YihunDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, USA.
Roozbeh MansouriCenter for Advanced Engineering Research, Najaf Abad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
Alireza AkhlaghiIsfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · IRIslamic Azad University, Isfahan · IRNelson Mandela University · ZAWichita State University · US

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Abstract

backgroundDistraction osteogenesis (DO) is a novel technique widely used in human body reconstruction. DO has got a significant role in maxillofacial reconstruction applications (MRA); through this method, bone defects and skeletal deformities in various cranio-maxillofacial areas could be reconstructed with superior results in comparison to conventional methods. Recent studies revealed in a DO solution, using an automatic continuous distractor could significantly improve the results while decreasing the existing issues. This study is aimed at designing and developing a novel automatic continuous distraction osteogenesis (ACDO) device to be used in the MRA.

methodsThe design is comprised of a lead screw translation mechanism and a stepper motor, placed outside of the mouth to generate the desired continuous linear force. This externally generated and controlled distraction force (DF) is transferred into the moving bone segment via a flexible miniature transition system. The system is also equipped with an extra-oral ACDO controller, to generate an accurate, reliable, and stable continuous DF.

resultsSimulation and experimental results have justified the controller outputs and the desired accuracy of the device. Experiments have been conducted on a sheep jaw bone and results have showed that the developed device could offer a continuous DF of 38 N with distraction accuracy of 7.6 nm on the bone segment, while reducing the distraction time span.

conclusionContinuous DF with high resolution positioning control, along with the smaller size of the distractor placed in the oral cavity will help in improving the result of the reconstruction operation and leading to a successful DO procedure in a shorter time period. The developed ACDO device has less than 1% positioning error while generating sufficient DF. These features make this device a suitable distractor for an enhanced DO treatment in MRA.

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Mandibular ReconstructionModels, TheoreticalOsteogenesis, DistractionAutomatic continuous distractorDistraction osteogenesisMedical devices

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PMID30961605
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