Absorbable Implants

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54 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 6 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

Also Known As:

Absorbable Implant; Bioabsorbable Implant; Biodegradable Implant; Implant, Absorbable; Implant, Bioabsorbable; Implant, Biodegradable; Implants, Bioabsorbable; Implants, Biodegradable; Bioabsorbable Implants; Biodegradable Implants; Implants, Absorbable

Therapy Context: Research Results

Equipment and Supplies

Prostheses and Implants: 9948

Absorbable Implants: 54

Experts

1.	Kleinstern, Jackie: 1 article (11/2007)
2.	Orkin, Boris: 1 article (11/2007)
3.	Azab, Abdel Kareem: 1 article (11/2007)
4.	Nissan, Aviram: 1 article (11/2007)
5.	Rubinstein, Abraham: 1 article (11/2007)
6.	Srebnik, Morris: 1 article (11/2007)
7.	Doviner, Victoria: 1 article (11/2007)
8.	El-Kamel, Amal H: 1 article (08/2007)
9.	Baddour, Manal M: 1 article (08/2007)
10.	Chorny, Michael: 1 article (08/2006)

Related Diseases

1.	Infection 11/01/2001 - "Complications occurred in 7 patients, 4 of whom had infections and during debridement had biodegradable implants removed" 01/01/2001 - "RESULTS: The results showed one non-union but no infections or problems associated with the bioabsorbable implants used" 02/01/1996 - "Metallic or absorbable implants for ankle fractures: a comparative study of infections in 3,111 cases." 01/01/1995 - "Biodegradable implants for potential use in bone infection" 01/01/1990 - "Intensive research work is therefore being done in the field of biodegradable implants, the behavior of which in the case of possible contamination or infection at the operation site has not yet been studied" Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Osteomyelitis 03/01/1996 - "This study showed that a thin biodegradable implant coating can be developed with bactericidal activity against the organisms frequently associated with osteomyelitis in cases of open fractures." 08/01/2007 - "Gatifloxacin biodegradable implant for treatment of experimental osteomyelitis: in vitro and in vivo evaluation." 09/01/2006 - "The use of local antibiotics from a biodegradable implant is appealing concept for treatment of chronic osteomyelitis" 06/01/2002 - "The use of local antibiotics from a biodegradable implant for chronic osteomyelitis is an attractive alternative" Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Open Fractures (Compound Fracture) 03/01/1996 - "This study showed that a thin biodegradable implant coating can be developed with bactericidal activity against the organisms frequently associated with osteomyelitis in cases of open fractures." 12/01/2000 - "Bioabsorbable implants can also be used in open fractures and infection operations." 03/01/1996 - "Absorbable implants can also be used in open fractures and infection operations." Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Dislocations 01/01/1993 - "In a randomized study 43 patients with fracture-dislocations of the ankle joint were treated by open reduction and fixation with either steel or biodegradable implants" 01/01/1993 - "Surgical treatment of fracture-dislocations of the ankle joint with biodegradable implants: a prospective randomized study." 01/01/2006 - "We present the case of an 11-year-old girl who had a corrective osteotomy reconstruction using absorbable implants for a malunited capitellar fracture 3-1/2 months after a dislocation of her elbow joint" Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer) 11/06/2007 - "Prevention of tumor recurrence and distant metastasis formation in a breast cancer mouse model by biodegradable implant of 131I-norcholesterol." 01/01/1986 - "Their effectiveness without significant toxicity, together with new biodegradable implants for their easily acceptable long-term administration, suggest that a highly selective medical means of fully inhibiting ovarian estrogen production is now available for more extensive trials in breast cancer patients." Order ALL the reference details at left...

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
2.	Teicoplanin
3.	Polymers
4.	Estrogens (Estrogen)
5.	alginic acid (sodium alginate)
6.	poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate
7.	Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
8.	Buserelin (Suprefact)
9.	Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)
10.	Paclitaxel (Taxol)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Transplants (Transplant)
2.	Osteotomy
3.	Debridement

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