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Ultrahigh‐strength self‐reinforced polylactide composites and their surgical applications
Author(s) -
Törmälä Pertti,
Pohjonen Timo,
Rokkanen Pentti
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.19971230113
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , ductility (earth science) , copolymer , polymer , creep
Bioabsorbable lactide polymers and copolymers were self‐reinforced by die‐drawing to increase their strength and ductility. Self‐reinforced materials were applied in manufacturing ultrahigh‐strength implants, like pins, screws, tacks and stents, for tissue management in different disciplines of surgery.