[Clinical application of hydrogel membrane of silicone rubber for preventing adhesion in orthopedics].
Grafting hydrogels onto silicone rubber membranes were prepared by radiation technique for medical application. This material is characterized by high purity, hydrophilia, formation of stable hydrogel after water absorption, good biocompatibility, etc. Clinical application was initiated on the basis of animal experiments. The material was used in 47 cases of joint and tendon injuries, in 9 cases of rheumatoid arthritis, and in 4 other cases; totaling 60 cases. All patients were followed up for three and a half years after surgical operation. A general effectiveness of above 86% was noted.
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Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000517:prevention & control
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate