[Absorbable self-reinforced biomaterials used for fracture fixation implants].
A series of absorbable polymers used for osteosynthesis implants are introduced in this review. To reduce the degradation rate and increase the strength of them, some methods, such as self-reinforced or coating with other polymers, have been presented. Some clinical and animal's experiments have been discussed.
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Departmant of Materials Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030.
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Wu
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D020341:Absorbable Implants; D016268:Internal Fixators