Combination of a biodegradable three-dimensional (3D) - printed cage for mechanical support and nanofibrous membranes for sustainable release of antimicrobial agents for treating the femoral metaphyseal comminuted fracture.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.05.002
Abstract: The aim of this study was to develop a biodegradable three-dimensional-printed polylactide (PLA) cage for promoting bony fixation and an antibiotics-embedded poly(d,l)-lactide-co-glycolide (PLGA) nanofibrous membrane for infectious prophylaxis during treating the comminuted metaphyseal fracture in… read more here.
Keywords: metaphyseal comminuted; comminuted fracture; femoral metaphyseal; biodegradable three ... See more keywords
Assessing the risks of children with preoperative comorbidities undergoing comminuted fracture surgery
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1118954
Abstract: Introduction Comminuted fractures are characterized by bones broken in at least two places, destabilizing the bone and requiring surgery. Children whose bones are still developing and maturing tend to have a higher risk of sustaining… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; comorbidities undergoing; comminuted fracture; comminuted fractures ... See more keywords