The Unsung Transverse Arch: The Previously Hidden Key to Human Bipedalism
Watching any four-legged animal run may cause you to wonder whether four legs are more advantageous than our two. Many four-legged animals can far outpace two-legged humans in a sprint—horses, dogs, or of course the world’s fastest animal, the cheetah (who have their medium-sized build to thank for their superior speed). Of course, with a top speed of 27 mph, we’re faster than some quadrupeds, like the elephant (who can reach speeds of 15 mph).
But if we wanted to run, say, 40 miles per hour, we might need another set of legs. Yet few people would give up their bipedal abilities; after all, it’s part of what makes us human and sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.
Hipper than Ever: Advancing Technologies Make Hip Replacements Viable for a Younger Population
When you picture a typical hip replacement candidate, you likely think of someone aged 60 or 70, not 40 or 50. Up until recently, that assessment was in line with reality. The main reason older adults have been more likely to receive a hip replacement is fairly obvious: as people age, their joints are more likely to degenerate to the point where surgery is required.
A Basic Guide to Key Benefits of Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Orthopedic and Dental Implants
It is not uncommon to encounter the term hydroxyapatite (or its abbreviations, HA or HAp) when reviewing information about dental or orthopedic implants. This short primer offers a basic overview of why HA coatings have become a much sought after surface treatment by medical device manufacturers seeking to optimize their implant designs.
Better Medical Devices Through Automation
Sometimes when we think of automation, we get this idea of a rigid, inflexible machine stamping out mountains of cookie cutter products ad infinitum. An important part of our business at Himed is making customized products that meet very specific customer requirements, sometimes in small batches. The cookie cutter approach would never work for us.
Himed and Alfred University Partner to Better Understand Synthesis and Production of Critical Biomaterials
Himed and Alfred University’s New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) recently announced a multi-year collaborative research agreement that aims to advance and optimize techniques used in the production of calcium phosphate biomaterials.
Such materials play a critical role in the repair of hard tissues in applications ranging from dental implants to bone grafting and bone replacement. The global market for dental implants alone, already a $4.6 billion industry, is expected to continue to grow by 9% annually through 2027. Improvements in bioactive healing through better biomaterials will benefit patients from all walks of life, including an aging global population who will come to rely on such materials for an improved quality of life.