Bioabsorbable implants in orthopaedics: new developments and clinical applications.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg
; 9(5): 280-8, 2001.
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| ID: mdl-11575907
The use of bioabsorbable implants in orthopaedic surgical procedures is becoming more frequent. Advances in polymer science have allowed the production of implants with the mechanical strength necessary for such procedures. Bioabsorbable materials have been utilized for the fixation of fractures as well as for soft-tissue fixation. These implants offer the advantages of gradual load transfer to the healing tissue, reduced need for hardware removal, and radiolucency, which facilitates postoperative radiographic evaluation. Reported complications with the use of these materials include sterile sinus tract formation, osteolysis, synovitis, and hypertrophic fibrous encapsulation. Further study is required to determine the clinical situations in which these materials are of most benefit.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dispositivos de Fixação Ortopédica
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Suturas
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Implantes Absorvíveis
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Acad Orthop Surg
Assunto da revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos