[Absorbable implants in traumatology of the musculoskeletal system].

Abstract

Absorbable implants made of synthetic biodegradable polymers were recently used clinically especially for the fixation of small intra-articular fractures and physical fractures. In the paper history research and current concepts concerning biological response to biodegradable polymers and main indications for using absorbable implants for fixation of fractures are presented.

• Authors: D Siwiński
• Journal: Chirurgia narzadow ruchu i ortopedia polska (Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol) Vol. 60 Issue 6 Pg. 515-21 ( 1995) Poland
• Vernacular Title: Wchłanialne implanty w traumatologii narzadu ruchu.
• PMID: 8620774 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Biocompatible Materials
• Polymers

Topics

• Animals
• Biocompatible Materials
• Biodegradation, Environmental
• Equipment Design
• Fracture Fixation, Internal (instrumentation, methods)
• Fractures, Bone (surgery)
• Humans
• Polymers
• Prostheses and Implants