| Biodegradable materials in arthroscopy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17135957 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The use of biodegradable materials as implants has revolutionized the way medicine is practiced today. This review provides a general description of salient biodegradable polymeric materials currently used in arthroscopy. These materials include polyglycolic acid, self-reinforced polyglycolic acid, poly-L-lactic acid, self-reinforced polylactic-L-acid, poly-D-L-lactic acid, copolymer of poly-D-L-lactic acid polyglycolic acid, and polyglyconate. The mechanical strength, degradation properties, and widespread use of these materials, especially in the knee and shoulder, are discussed individually. Also discussed are the relatively few complications that are related to these materials' arthroscopic use. Future directions in biodegradable materials, including smart polymers, are also considered. In the future, novel techniques to identify the ideal polymer for a particular application will need to be developed to minimize the risk for implant complications. |
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Authors:
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Najmuddin J Gunja; Kyriacos A Athanasiou |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Sports medicine and arthroscopy review Volume: 14 ISSN: 1538-1951 ISO Abbreviation: Sports Med Arthrosc Publication Date: 2006 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-30 Completed Date: 2006-12-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9315689 Medline TA: Sports Med Arthrosc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 112-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Absorbable Implants* Arthroscopy* Biomechanics Humans Knee Joint Lactic Acid / pharmacology Orthopedic Fixation Devices Polyglycolic Acid / pharmacology Polymers / pharmacology Shoulder Joint |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Polymers; 26009-03-0/Polyglycolic Acid; 26100-51-6/poly(lactic acid); 50-21-5/Lactic Acid; 75734-93-9/polyglyconate |
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