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Biopolymers in orthopedics

Polymers for use as biomaterials in orthopedics, in addition to the demand for biocompatibility and non-toxicity, must have appropriate degrees of thermoplasticity, strength, crystallinity, degradation characteristics and hydrophilicity . Following are the main polymers used as biomaterials in orthopaedic and other applcations.
Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA).  Polymer-based absorbable implants were first used in the early 1960s when American [...]

Posted 27 March 2009 † P. Driscoll § biomaterials § clinical practice § innovation § orthopedic § spine § surgery ‡ View Comments ° Also tagged: , , , , ,

Orthopedic Biomaterials, Worldwide Market Segmentation

Biomaterial is an abbreviated form of the term biocompatible material, which can be defined as “a synthetic or natural material used to replace part of a living system or to function in intimate contact with living tissue”. Biomaterials are intended to interface with biological systems; they may be viable or non-viable. Artificial hips, vascular stents, [...]

Posted 12 October 2008 † P. Driscoll § market data § medtech § orthopedic ‡ View Comments ° Also tagged: , , , ,