Analysis of degradation failure of poly L-lactic acid fixators used in meniscus tears

Ceyhan T., Asik M., Atalar A. C., KAYAMAN APOHAN N.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, cilt.42, sa.4, ss.284-288, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3944/aott.2008.284
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.284-288
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objectives: Biodegradable poly L-lactic acid (PLLA) fixators used in the repair of meniscal tears may cause adverse reactions inside the knee due to delayed degradation. This Study was designed to determine the reasons for late degradation of PLLA fixators.