Browsing by Author "Bee, Mary"

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    Biomechanical Response of Glenoid Prostheses During the Use of Mobility Aids - A Finite Element Analysis
    Kroenung, Patrick; Bee, Mary
    Glenohumeral conformity, defined as the quotient of the radius of the humeral head and the radius of a glenoid implant, has been shown to be a critical factor of implant survivability following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Several Studies have investigated the impact of glenohumeral conformity on stress-strain profiles, glenohumeral contact pressure, cement stress, and micromotions at the bone-cement interface. Biomechanical studies have centered around cyclic loading from low-force movements to make predictions regarding loosening of the implant and fixation failure. Total shoulder arthroplasty tends to be performed, however, on an aging demographic, subject to unique loading conditions regarding the shoulder complex. Specifically, the use of mobility aids, such as canes and walkers, function by transferring forces typically experienced by the lower limbs, to the upper limb. My Thesis will explore the mechanical effect of cane or walker usage on the fixation parameters that have been previously investigated, using an anatomically detailed finite element model of the shoulder. The results of this study could provide insight on optimal glenohumeral conformity in patients who use mobility aids, which may be different from the degree of conformity suggested based on generic shoulder movements. Varying degrees of conformity will be examined in two commercially available glenoid prostheses (Implant A, Implant B). Osteoarthritic shoulders often present moderate to severe retroversion, which is corrected by augmented material on the backside of the glenoid implant. The Implant A and Implant B implants vary in their augmentation geometry (Stepped vs Wedged) which may also impact the fixation criteria investigated by this study.
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    Cadavers: Touching Lives After Death
    (Oakland University, 2010-10-01) Kzirian, Natalie; Bee, Mary; Cole, Natalie B.
    Dissecting cadavers is a vital part of educating health professionals.Unlike a book or computer program, learning with cadavers exposes students to the three-dimensionality of the human body.
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    Medical Matters: Reflections on An Anatomy Lab
    (Oakland University, 2012-01-01) Bee, Mary; Schley, Stephanie; Weiner, Adam
    At Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, the faculty invited students to complete a reflective writing assignment both before and after their first dissection experience. The reflections were in the form of letters to the donor, first person or third person reflections. Here is an excerpt from two of the first year medical students of the charter class both before and after dissection.
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    Multiplicity, Connection and Divergence: African Art from the John F. Korachis Collection
    (Oakland University, 2011-09-10) Eis, Andrea; Lashbrook, Debra; Goody, Dick; Korachis, John F.; Dulio, David; Barclay, Lizabeth A.; Goldberg, Andrew F.X.; Benson, Linda; Reger, Jo; Jhashi, Tamara; Cardiff, Gladys; Rosenthall, Sam; Palmer-Mehta, Valerie; Wren, Patricia A.; Schneeweis, Adina; Bee, Mary; Oakley, Barbara; Evans, Susan; Gilson, Annette; VanderKaay, Cody; Gallien, Louis B., Jr.; Kitchens, Marshall; Guessous, Laila; Corso, John; Pfeiffer, Kathleen; Chapman, Jeffrey S.; Gibbs, Christina; Miller, Karen; Hay, Kellie; Shackelford, Todd K.
    Excerpt from the collector's statement: This exhibition and catalogue provide a rare opportunity to view and possibly come to understand the enlightening, creative, complex and culturally sophisticated characteristics of African art. Perhaps it may even answer the most commonly asked question as to why I have been motivated to collect this art form. The collection includes a variety of masks, numerous styles of sculptural figures, furnishings and forms of pottery.