| Literature DB >> 9381215 |
R Hoffmann1, A Weller, H J Helling, C Krettek, K E Rehm.
Abstract
Biodegradable implants are increasingly used in orthopedic and trauma surgery. Many different implants consisting of different biodegradable polymers are currently available. Different factors contribute to the biocompatibility of these implants, and local foreign-body reactions remain a matter of concern. Therefore, it is mandatory to document and compare the tissue reactions caused by various biodegradable implants in experimental or clinical studies. We have developed a standardized system of classification based on our previous experimental and clinical observations. Foreign-body reactions are differentiated into osteolysis (0-0 to 0-4), extra-articular (EA-0 to EA-4) and intraarticular (IA-0 to A-4) soft-tissue reactions.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9381215 DOI: 10.1007/s001130050172
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Unfallchirurg ISSN: 0177-5537 Impact factor: 1.000