title: [The influence of biodegradable polymer on bone and soft tissue].
abstract: Clinical and research reports concerning orthopedic biodegradable implants were reviewed. The clinical results were analyzed in terms of complications and compatibility. The possible applications of the implants and further research fields were summarized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, First Teaching Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
authors.forename: Jianguo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Dongsong
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Xinxiang
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Xu
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; 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; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers