[Experimental assessment of biodegradable polyglycolic and polylactic acid polymers for medical use]

Interrelations of biodegradable poliglicolic and polilactic acid polymers in various proportions implanted in standardized bone defects were evaluated in animal model with 40 Wister line rats. During 10 month follow-up period bone capsule surrounded all implants, but timing of bone formation and bone quality varied significantly being optimal in LactoSorb group. Destructive features of polymers were also seen in implant-bone contact area defined as inflammation, fibrous tissue formation and cell dystrophy.