Analysis of degradation failure of poly L-lactic acid fixators used in meniscus tears
ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.42, no.4, pp.284-288, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- 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
- Istanbul 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.