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The Growth of the Automobile Industry : Toyota’s Dominance in United States
No full textDuring the last decade, the advancement in production and management systems has revolutionized the automobile industry. The industry has witnessed the opening up and growth of several emerging markets. The automotive industry is now facing new and pressing challenges. Globalization, digitalization and increasing competition in the market are changing the face of the industry. Size of the organization is no longer a guarantee of success. Only those companies that find new innovative techniques to create value can prosper in the future. The purpose of this paper is to present a short overview of the automotive industry today and highlight challenges that are faced the industry. We are also going to overview Toyota’s dominance in the US market, strategies used by them and how they were able to overcome the challenges and competition they faced in a foreign market, and how upcoming automobile companies can use Toyota’s strategies to grow in the current market
Osteochondral Allograft and High Tibial Osteotomy With Patient-Specific Instrumentation
No full textBackground: Medial compartment osteoarthritis in young active patients presents a unique challenge with regard to joint preservation. Interventions, including cartilage restoration procedures, in the setting of high tibial osteotomy (HTO) have the potential to obviate or delay joint replacement if performed with a high degree of accuracy and avoidance of complications. Indications: The procedure is indicated in patients less than 65 years with isolated medial knee arthrosis, good range of motion, and no ligamentous instability. Technique Description: We present our technique for valgus producing opening wedge HTO with patient-specific instrumentation and implant with concomitant osteochondral allograft of the medial femoral condyle and tibial microfracture. Results: The goal of this intervention is to provide a minimally painful knee with durable (>10 year) outcome while minimizing the risk of perioperative complications including iatrogenic fracture and nonunion. Discussion/Conclusion: High tibial osteotomy with concomitant cartilage repair techniques can lead to high satisfaction and return to sport rates in appropriately selected patients. Patient Consent Disclosure Statement: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication
