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. 2002 Jan;12(3):144-51.
doi: 10.1007/s00590-002-0031-8. Epub 2014 Feb 8.

Polylactide acid pins versus stainless steel pins in the treatment of diaphyseal fracture: Experimental study in rats

J Griffet  1 , E Accorsi, A Chevallier, T El Hayek, G Odin, W Meouchy
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Polylactide acid pins versus stainless steel pins in the treatment of diaphyseal fracture: Experimental study in rats

J Griffet et al. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2002 Jan.

Abstract

In order to develop a biodegradable pin for diaphyseal femoral fracture fixation, polylactide acid (PLA) pins were implanted in the femoral bone of rats. A distal diaphyseal fracture was performed. Union and tissue reaction to PLA pins versus stainless steel pins was studied after 15 days, and 1, 2 and 6 months of implantation. PLA and stainless steel pins induced the same union and a similar tissue reaction during the 6-month period. Biocompatibility of material was satisfactory.

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