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Review
. 1995 Jul;12(3):475-95.

Applications of biodegradable lactides and glycolides in podiatry

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Review

Applications of biodegradable lactides and glycolides in podiatry

K A Athanasiou et al. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1995 Jul.

Abstract

A comprehensive review of the clinical applications and the properties of biodegradable lactide and glycolides is presented. Specific podiatric and other orthopaedic applications of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and their copolymers are reviewed also. The authors then discuss numerous biocompatibility studies, basic manufacturing techniques, sterilizations/storage of the polymers, and the development of biodegradable polymers.

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