The ventricular action potential has a long refractory period so that the mechanical response of the ventricle will be discrete; one coordinated mechanical response per electrâ¦ical activation sequence. Otherwise, with additional electrical stimuli, the mechanical responses would summate producing a prolonged contraction.
Microfracture Technique. Overview. Microfracture is a surgical technique that has been developed to treat chondral defects, which are damaged areas of articular cartilage of the knee. It is a common procedure used to treat patients with full thickness damage to the articular cartilage that goes all the way down to the bone.
Biomet Microfixation is a subsidiary of Biomet that manufactures craniomaxillofacial products. [3] Its products include LactoSorb, the first completely resorbable fixation system available in the U.S., [4] titanium plates and screws for craniomaxillofacial fixation, and instruments for craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic procedures.