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

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

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.42, no.4, pp.284-288, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2008.284
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.284-288
  • Keywords: Absorbable implants, arthroscopy, biocompatible materials/adverse effects, menisci, tibial/surgery, polyesters/metabolism, prostheses and implants/adverse effects, FIXATION, FRACTURES, IMPLANTS, REPAIR, SCREWS, BONE
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.