Collagen Membranes for Host-Graft Integration: An Animal Study
Purpose. To evaluate the biocompatibility of collagen membranes for host-graft integration. Methods. 18 Achilles tendons in 9 rats were used. Five tendons were controls and repaired with prolene 3–0 sutures only. The remaining 13 tendons were cases, and a 10-mm section was excised. A 15×5 mm bovine...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2011-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901101900204 |