The mechanical properties of biodegradable polymers and composites proposed for use in
internal fixation (in place of stainless steel) are crucial to the performance of devices made …

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone implants offer several benefits over traditional
metal implants. Their radiolucent property permits improved, artifact-free radiographic …

Bioengineers need a thorough grounding in biocompatibility-the biological performance of
materials. Until now, there were no publications suitable for a neophyte in the field; prior …

Bionanocomposites have established themselves as a promising class of hybrid materials
derived from natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers and organic/inorganic fillers …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the rigidity of external fixation on
osteotomy healing based on radiographic, morphological, histological, and biomechanical …

In addition to unidirectional laminates and short fiber reinforcements for compression bone
plate developments in the literature, we have proposed using a textile structure, ie braid …

It has been hypothesized that the histological pattern of fracture healing is controlled at least
in part by the local mechanical strains in the interfragmentary region. To test this …

In the application of “rigid” plates for diaphyseal fractures, lack of callus healing and
overprotection of the underlying bone are viewed by many investigators as undesirable …

A novel bone prosthesis for use in healing a bone fracture is disclosed comprising a strong,
rigid non-absorbable structural member and a biologically absorbable element held in use …

Micromovement has been shown to promote the healing of experimental fractures, but its
role in the clinical management of fractures with soft-tissue injury is less certain. In a 2-mm …