F Brennan Torstrick
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Recent Articles
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Zavanelli N, Kim H, Kim J, Herbert R, Mahmood M, Kim Y, et al.
Sci Adv
. 2021 Dec;
7(52):eabl4146.
PMID: 34936438
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects more than 900 million adults globally and can create serious health complications when untreated; however, 80% of cases remain undiagnosed. Critically, current diagnostic techniques are...
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Torstrick F, Klosterhoff B, Lee C, Gall K, Safranski D
Spine J
. 2019 Nov;
19(12):2042-2043.
PMID: 31759437
No abstract available.
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Torstrick F, Lin A, Safranski D, Potter D, Sulchek T, Lee C, et al.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
. 2019 Nov;
45(8):E417-E424.
PMID: 31703050
Study Design: An in vivo study examining the functional osseointegration of smooth, rough, and porous surface topographies presenting polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) or titanium surface chemistry. Objective: To investigate the effects of...
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Torstrick F, Lin A, Potter D, Safranski D, Sulchek T, Gall K, et al.
Biomaterials
. 2018 Sep;
185:106-116.
PMID: 30236838
Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) is one of the most common materials used for load-bearing orthopaedic devices due to its radiolucency and favorable mechanical properties. However, current smooth-surfaced PEEK implants can lead to...
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Ahn H, Patel R, Hoyt A, Lin A, Torstrick F, Guldberg R, et al.
Acta Biomater
. 2018 Mar;
72:352-361.
PMID: 29563069
Statement Of Significance: PEEK has been widely used in orthopaedic surgery; however, the ability to utilize PEEK for advanced fabrication methods, such as 3D printing and tailored porosity, remain challenging....
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Dana Carpenter R, Klosterhoff B, Torstrick F, Foley K, Kenneth Burkus J, Lee C, et al.
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater
. 2018 Feb;
80:68-76.
PMID: 29414477
Osseointegration of load-bearing orthopaedic implants, including interbody fusion devices, is critical to long-term biomechanical functionality. Mechanical loads are a key regulator of bone tissue remodeling and maintenance, and stress-shielding due...
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Torstrick F, Klosterhoff B, Erik Westerlund L, Foley K, Gochuico J, Lee C, et al.
Spine J
. 2018 Jan;
18(5):857-865.
PMID: 29366985
Background Context: Various surface modifications, often incorporating roughened or porous surfaces, have recently been introduced to enhance osseointegration of interbody fusion devices. However, these topographical features can be vulnerable to...
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Torstrick F, Safranski D, Kenneth Burkus J, Chappuis J, Lee C, Guldberg R, et al.
Tech Orthop
. 2017 Dec;
32(3):158-166.
PMID: 29225416
Interbody fusion cages are routinely implanted during spinal fusion procedures to facilitate arthrodesis of a degenerated or unstable vertebral segment. Current cages are most commonly made from polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) due...
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Evans N, Torstrick F, Safranski D, Guldberg R, Gall K
J Mech Behav Biomed Mater
. 2016 Oct;
65:522-532.
PMID: 27694015
Surface porous polyether-ether-ketone has the ability to maintain the tensile monotonic and cyclic strength necessary for many load bearing orthopedic applications while providing a surface that facilitates bone ingrowth; however,...
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Torstrick F, Evans N, Stevens H, Gall K, Guldberg R
Clin Orthop Relat Res
. 2016 May;
474(11):2373-2383.
PMID: 27154533
Background: Despite its widespread use in orthopaedic implants such as soft tissue fasteners and spinal intervertebral implants, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) often suffers from poor osseointegration. Introducing porosity can overcome this limitation...