[Absorbable implants in traumatology of the musculoskeletal system].

Absorbable implants made of synthetic biodegradable polymers were recently used clinically especially for the fixation of small intra-articular fractures and physical fractures. In the paper history research and current concepts concerning biological response to biodegradable polymers and main indications for using absorbable implants for fixation of fractures are presented.

Keywords

Fracture Fixation, Internal, Fractures, Bone, Biodegradation, Environmental, Polymers, Animals, Humans, Biocompatible Materials, Equipment Design, Prostheses and Implants

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