title: [Orthopaedic applications for biodegradable and absorbable internal fixation of fractures].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To illustrate the effect and complication of orthopedic applications for biodegradable and absorbable internal fixation of fractures, and to indicate the existent problem and research aspect currently.
  
  
  METHODS
  The recent literatures on orthopedic applications and study of biodegradable and absorbable internal fixation for fractures were reviewed. The effect of biodegradable materials on bone healing was summarized.
  
  
  RESULTS
  It is good for the stability of fracture fixation and result of treatment. The biodegradable and absorbable internal fixation fractures had no adverse effect on bone healing.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There will be more widespread application for biodegradable and absorbable materials in orthopedics, but the intensive research should be carried out to prevent its complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, First Clinical Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun Jilin, P. R. China 130021. jgliu@public.cc.jl.cn
authors.forename: Jian-guo
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Wei-hua
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Xin-xiang
authors.initials: XX
authors.lastname: Xu
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers