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Bioabsorbable implants in orthopaedics: new developments and clinical applications.

W J Ciccone1, C Motz, C Bentley

  • 1San Diego Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, #200, 6719 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
|September 29, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Bioabsorbable implants are increasingly used in orthopaedic surgery for fracture and soft-tissue fixation. While offering benefits like gradual load transfer, potential complications require further clinical investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Bioabsorbable implants are increasingly utilized in orthopaedic procedures.
  • Advances in polymer science enable implants with adequate mechanical strength.
  • These implants are used for both fracture and soft-tissue fixation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the applications and outcomes of bioabsorbable implants in orthopaedics.
  • To highlight the advantages and disadvantages of using these materials.
  • To identify areas for future research regarding optimal clinical use.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of bioabsorbable implant applications in orthopaedics.
  • Analysis of mechanical properties and clinical performance.

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  • Summary of reported complications and benefits.

    • Main Results:

    • Bioabsorbable implants provide gradual load transfer to healing tissues.
    • They reduce the need for hardware removal and offer radiolucency for imaging.
    • Complications include sterile sinus tract formation, osteolysis, synovitis, and fibrous encapsulation.

    Conclusions:

    • Bioabsorbable implants offer distinct advantages in orthopaedic surgery.
    • Potential complications necessitate careful patient selection and monitoring.
    • Further research is needed to define specific clinical scenarios where these implants provide maximal benefit.