The mechanical properties of biodegradable polymers and composites proposed for use in
internal fixation (in place of stainless steel) are crucial to the performance of devices made …

The presence of bioabsorbable materials in orthopaedics has grown significantly over the
past two decades with applications in fracture fixation, bone replacement, cartilage repair …

The mechanical properties of degradable implant materials are low in comparison to metals
used in orthopaedic surgery. There are possibilities to improve the strength of degradable …

The potential of resorbable synthetic polymers derived from the poly (α-hydroxy acids), poly
(lactide) and poly (glycolide), to fulfill a role as bone graft substitutes is reviewed. The …

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Bioabsorbable, deformable fixation plate - Google Patents Bioabsorbable, deformable …

Bioabsorbable polymer/inorganic phosphate fiber composites are prone to rapid
degradation due to water sensitivity of the interface between the degradable polymer and …

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Processing and properties of two structurally different poly (ortho esters)(POE) and their in
vitro behavior have been compared. One POE was a copolymer of diketene acetal 3, 9 …