Silicate-substituted strontium apatite nano coating improves osteogenesis around artificial ligament

Abstract Background Treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries commonly involves the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) artificial ligaments for reconstruction. However, the currently available methods require long fixation periods, thereby necessitating the development of alternative met...

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Main Authors: Takuya Egawa, Yusuke Inagaki, Manabu Akahane, Akira Furukawa, Kazuya Inoue, Munehiro Ogawa, Yasuhito Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2777-8