Date of Award
Spring 2002
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biomedical Engineering
First Advisor
Foth, Jeffrey
Second Advisor
Harris, Gerald
Third Advisor
Wang, Mei
Abstract
This project will hopefully enhance the knowledge base of the spine research community by reaching three goals. The goals of this project follow. The first goal is to evaluate the osteocompatibility of a novel titanium mesh device (Pyramesh ™). Secondly, to evaluate the efficacy of a new spinal fusion device in a sheep lumbar (L4/L5) interbody spine fusion model using blinded radiographic, biomechanic, and histologic methods. Finally, to evaluate the effects of adding rhBMP-2 on a collagen sponge and ceramic carrier in conjunction with the titanium mesh device to stimulate bony healing and fusion between vertebral bodies.
Recommended Citation
Badura, Jeffrey M., "Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Novel Tissue Engineered Titanium Mesh Devices for Hard Tissue Implants" (2002). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3914.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3914