A Novel Biodegradable Polycaprolactone Fixator for Osteosynthesis Surgery of Rib Fracture: In Vitro and in Vivo Study
Osteosynthesis surgery for rib fractures is controversial and challenging. This study developed a noval poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)-based biodegradable “cable-tie” fixator for osteosynthesis surgery for rib fractures. A biodegradable fixator specifically for fractured ribs was designed and fabricated...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/8/11/5415 |