Biodegradable Polymers for Orthopedic Applications
- 1 February 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part C: Polymer Reviews
- Vol. 33 (1) , 81-102
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15321799308021434
Abstract
Polymeric materials and their composites have been employed in a variety of medical and surgical applications, such as tissue replacement and support. In the case of biodegradable polymers, primary areas of application include sutures, macroscopic implants for fixation, and drug release systems [1-4].Keywords
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