An Overview of Internal Fixation Implant Metallurgy and Galvanic Corrosion Effects.
J Hand Surg Am
; 40(8): 1703-10, 1710.e1-4, 2015 Aug.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26143030
ABSTRACT
Orthopedic and hand surgery implants for internal fixation of fractures have evolved substantially over the past 50 years. Newer metal compositions have been used, and new standards have been applied to older alloys, resulting in modern implants with unique physical properties and better clinical performances. Conventional wisdom has long dictated that implanting different metals should be avoided, but few guidelines exist regarding the safety of using in proximity implant systems of dissimilar metals. To better characterize the landscape of internal fixation implant metallurgy, we have compiled the recommendations and conclusions of the currently available and pertinent literature.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Internal Fixators
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Corrosion
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Alloys
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Hand Surg Am
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canadá