2024

Peer Reviewed Publications

  • Kurtz MA, Aslani S, Smith JA, Klein GR, Spece H, Kurtz SM. Titanium-Titanium Junctions in the Knee Corrode, Generating Damage Similar to the Hip. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 Jul 23.
  • Spece H, Khachatryan A, Phillips FM, Lanman TH, Andersson GB, Garrigues GE, Bae H, Jacobs JJ, Kurtz SM. Clinical management of bone loss in cervical total disc arthroplasty: literature review and treatment recommendations. European Spine Journal. 2024 Jul 16:1-3.
  • Basgul C, MacDonald DW, Klein GR, Piuzzi NS, Kurtz SM. Retrieval Analysis of Titanium Nitride Coatings for Orthopaedic Implants. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 Jul 15.
  • Derr T, MacDonald DW, Malkani AL, Mont MA, Piuzzi NS, Kurtz SM. Oxidation and Damage Mechanisms of 2nd Generation Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Tibial Inserts. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 Jun 19.
  • Smith JA, Basgul C, Mohammadlou BS, Allen M, Kurtz SM. Investigating the Feasibility and Performance of Hybrid Overmolded UHMWPE 3D-Printed PEEK Structural Composites for Orthopedic Implant Applications: A Pilot Study. Bioengineering. 2024 Jun 17;11(6):616.
  • Spece H, Ouellette ES, Klein GR, Mont MA, Kurtz SM. Are Corrosion and Material Loss a Threat for Titanium-Titanium Tapers in Total Hip Arthroplasty Modular Acetabular Components? The Journal of arthroplasty. 2024 Jun 1;39(6):1602-8.
  • Derr T, MacDonald DW, Malkani AL, Klein GR, Kurtz SM. Femoral Head Penetration Rates and Oxidation of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Hip Liners Implanted More Than 10 Years. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2024 May 14.
  • Philips SP, Tetteh A, Di Prima MA, Burchi A, Porter DA. Additive manufacturing inert gas flow path strategies for multi-laser powder bed fusion systems and their impact on lattice structure mechanical responses. 3D Printing in Medicine. 2024 Apr 8;10(1):11.
  • Khachatryan A, Phillips FM, Lanman TH, Andersson GB, Jacobs JJ, Kurtz SM. Proposal for a classification system of radiographic bone changes after cervical disc replacement. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. 2024 Apr 3;19(1):218.
  • Spece H, Khachatryan A, Phillips FM, Lanman TH, Andersson GB, Garrigues GE, Bae H, Jacobs JJ, Kurtz SM. Presentation and management of infection in total disc replacement: A review. North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ). 2024 Mar 6:100320.
  • Walter N, Szymski D, Kurtz SM, Alt V, Lowenberg DW, Lau EC, Rupp M. What Are the Mortality, Infection, and Nonunion Rates After Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures in the United States? Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®. 2024 Mar 1;482(3):471-83.
  • Basgul C, DeSantis PM, Derr TL, Hickok NJ, Bock R, Kurtz SM Exploring the Mechanical Strength, Antimicrobial Performance, and Bioactivity of 3D Printed Silicon Nitride-PEEK Composites in Cervical Spinal Cages. International Journal of Bioprinting. 2024 February. https://doi.org/10.36922/ijb.2124

Conference Papers, Abstracts and Exhibits

  • Smith JA, Basgul C, Mohammadlou B, Allen M, Kurtz SM. Investigating the Effects of Porous Geometries on the Interfacial Adhesion of UHMWPE-PEEK Structural Composites for Orthopeadic Implant Applications. International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing, Atlanta, ATL, October 28- November 1, 2024.
  • Tetteh, A, Porter D, Di Prima M, Kurtz S. Optimization of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) Process Parameters for PEEK and PEKK Biomaterials for Orthopedic Medical Device Application. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Spece H, Kurtz MA, Piuzzi NS, Kurtz SM. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Provide Little Value for Long-Term Clinical Surveillance in Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Kurtz MA, Aslani S, Smith JA, Spece H, Klein GR, Kurtz SM. Titanium-Titanium Junctions in the Knee Corrode, Generating Damage Modes Identified in the Hip. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Kurtz MA, Spece H, DeSantis PM, Piuzzi NS, Kurtz SM. Quantifying Bone Ingrowth in Additively Manufactured Titanium Alloy Baseplates. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Rundell SD, Yarbrough RV, Kurtz SM. Formal Risk-Informed Validation of a Finite Element Model for Lumbar Spine Total Joint Replacement Under Normal and Impingement Conditions. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Smith JA, Basgul C, Mohammadlou B, Allen M, Kurtz SM. Investigating the Effects of Porous Geometries on the Interfacial Adhesion of UHMWPE-PEEK Structural Composites for Orthopeadic Implant Applications. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • DeSantis P, Derr T, Bock R, Hickok NJ, Kurtz SM. PEKK Promotes Osteogenic Activity in Vitro Compared to PEEK in Solid 3D Printed Specimens. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Aslani S, Kurtz MA, Pelt CE, Rainey JP, Archibeck MJ, Gililland JM, Smith JA, Gilbert JL, Kurtz SM. Crevice Corrosion in Metaphyseal Sleeves of Revision Total Knee Components. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Bond B, Kurtz MA, Aslani S, Brown M, Kurtz SM, Gilbert JL, Mihalko W. Does TKA Alter Synovial Fluid Properties? A Comparison of Necropsy TKA and Contralateral Knee Specimens. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Lee H, Kurtz MA, Klein GR, Gilbert JL, Kurtz SM. Modular Taper Junctions in Femoral Knee Component: A Retrieval Study. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Kurtz PW, Aslani S, Kurtz MA, Taylor LM, MacDonald DW, Piuzzi NS, Mihalko WM, Kurtz SM, Gilbert JL. Cobalt and Chromium Ion Levels in the Peri-Prosthetic Tissue of 42 Explanted CoCrMo Femoral Components Is Correlated With Surface Damage Score. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • DeSantis P, Derr T, Bock R, Hickok NJ, Kurtz SM. Silicon Nitride PEKK Composite Promotes Osteogenic Activity Compared to PEEK in Porous 3D Printed Specimens. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • Derr T, Basgul C, DeSantis PM, Bock RM, Kurtz SM. Taguchi Optimization of Additively Manufactured PEKK and Silicon Nitride Loaded PEKK for Medical Device Applications. Podium Presentation. International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty 35th International Congress, Nashville, TN, August 28-31, 2024.
  • DeSantis P, Derr T, Bock R, Hickok NJ, Kurtz SM. Silicon Nitride PEKK Composite Promotes Osteogenic Activity Compared to PEEK in Porous 3D Printed Specimens. Poster Presentation. Implant Polymers: UHMWPE and PEEK Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 20-21, 2024.
  • Tetteh, A, Porter D, Di Prima M, Kurtz S. Optimization of Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) Process Parameters for PEEK and PEKK Biomaterials for Lumbar Interbody Fusion Devices. Poster Presentation. Implant Polymers: UHMWPE and PEEK Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 20-21, 2024.
  • Smith JA, Basgul C, Mohammadlou B, Allen M, Kurtz SM. Investigating the Feasibility and Performance of Hybrid Overmolded UHMWPE-3D printed PEEK Structural Composites for Orthopedic Implant Applications: A Pilot Study. Podium Presentation. Implant Polymers: UHMWPE and PEEK Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 20-21, 2024.
  • Derr T, Basgul C, DeSantis PM, Bock RM, Kurtz SM. Taguchi Optimization of Additively Manufactured PEKK and Silicon Nitride Loaded PEKK for Medical Device Applications. Poster Presentation. Implant Polymers: UHMWPE and PEEK Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 20-21, 2024.
  • Basgul C, Derr T, DeSantis P, Bock R, Kurtz SM. Interlaboratory Validation of Medical 3D Printing for PEEK: A Multicenter Study. Poster Presentation. Implant Polymers: UHMWPE and PEEK Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 20-21, 2024.
  • Shah PM, Parekh S, Kurtz SM. 3D-Printing at the Point-of-Care: Patient-Specific PEKK Ankle Fusion Implants for Diabetic Patients. Poster Presentation. Implant Polymers: UHMWPE and PEEK Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 20-21, 2024.
  • Tetteh A, Di Prima M, Shetye S, Schwerin M, Kadakia J, Porter D. Additive Manufacturing Variability on Medical Device Performance; Predicting Static Device Performance with FEA. 2023 Science Forum - Advancing Regulatory Science Through Innovation, Silver Spring, Maryland, June 13-14, 2023.
  • Kurtz PW, Kurtz MA, Aslani S, Taylor LM, Goodwin CM, MacDonald DW, Piuzzi NS, Mihalko WM, Kurtz SM, Gilbert JL. CoCrMo femoral knee retrievals show severe wear, electrocautery damage, and material transfer. Poster Presentation. 12th World Biomaterials Congress, Daegu, South Korea, May 26-31, 2024.
  • Kurtz MA, Aslani S, Nickel AE, Gilbert JL, Spece H, Kurtz SM. Mechanisms Identified in Total Hip Arthroplasty Corrode Modular Junctions in the Knee. Podium Presentation. 12th World Biomaterials Congress, Daegu, South Korea, May 26-31, 2024.
  • DeSantis P, Virtucio J, Bock R, Hickok NJ, Kurtz SM. In Vitro Analysis of 3D Printed PAEKs for Use in Orthopedic Implants. Poster Presentation. 12th World Biomaterials Congress, Daegu, South Korea, May 26-31, 2024.
  • Basgul C, MacDonald DW, Klein GR, Piuzzi NS, Kurtz SM. Retrieval Analysis of Titanium Nitride-Coated Orthopaedic Implants. Poster Presentation. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), San Francisco, February 12-16, CA, 2023.