Download or read book Biotextiles as medical implants written by C.C. Chu and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catgut and collagen are the two most well-known natural materials for absorbable sutures; however collagen-based absorbable sutures have largely been replaced by synthetic materials made from one of five basic building blocks. The chemical structures of a variety of commercial absorbable sutures are reviewed. The characteristics, chemistry and manufacture of some nonabsorbable equivalents are also considered. A number of newly available materials, in particular the group of amino-acid based biodegradable poly(ester amide) fibers, are considered, together with the results of trials.
Download or read book Fixation Properties and Biodegradation of Absorbable Implants in Growing Bone written by E. Antero Mäkelä and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodegradable Implants In Fracture Fixation Proceedings Of Hte Isfr Symposium written by Kwong-sak Leung and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1994-07-21 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, which describes the most recent and important advances in the development of biodegradable implants in fracture fixation, presents specialists involved in fracture management with a picture of the current status of this exciting field of research and clinical applications. The articles in the volume were presented at the ISFR Symposium on Biodegradable Implants in Fracture Fixation 1993.
Download or read book Absorbable Metals for Biomedical Applications written by Hendra Hermawan and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Absorbable metals have shown significant clinical potential for temporary implant applications, where the material is eventually replaced by healthy, functioning tissue. However, several challenges remain before these metals can be used in humans. Innovations and further improvements are required. This book collects scientific contributions dealing with the development of absorbable metals with improved and unique corrosion and mechanical properties for applications in highly loaded implants or cardiovascular and urethral stents.
Download or read book Biotextiles as Medical Implants written by M W King and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textiles play a vital role in the manufacture of various medical devices, including the replacement of diseased, injured or non-functioning organs within the body. Biotextiles as medical implants provides an invaluable single source of information on the main types of textile materials and products used for medical implants. The first part of the book focuses on polymers, fibers and textile technologies, and these chapters discuss the manufacture, sterilization, properties and types of biotextiles used for medical applications, including nanofibers, resorbable polymers and shaped biotextiles. The chapters in part two provide a comprehensive discussion of a range of different clinical applications of biotextiles, including surgical sutures, arterial prostheses, stent grafts, percutaneous heart valves and drug delivery systems.This book provides a concise review of the technologies, properties and types of biotextiles used as medical devices. In addition, it addresses the biological dimension of how to design devices for different clinical applications, providing an invaluable reference for biomedical engineers of medical textiles, quality control and risk assessment specialists, as well as managers of regulatory affairs. The subject matter will also be of interest to professionals within the healthcare system including surgeons, nurses, therapists, sourcing and purchasing agents, researchers and students in different disciplines. - Provides an invaluable single source of information on the main types of textile materials and products used for medical implants - Addresses the technologies used and discusses the manufacture, properties and types of biotextiles - Examines applications of biotextiles as medical implants, including drug delivery systems and stent grafts and percutaneous heart valves
Download or read book Absorbable and Biodegradable Polymers written by Shalaby W. Shalaby and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-10-27 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in biodegradable and absorbable polymers is growing rapidly in large part because of their biomedical implant and drug delivery applications. This text illustrates creative approaches to custom designing unique, fiber-forming materials for equally unique applications. It includes an example of the development and application of a new absor
Download or read book Biocompatibility Biodegradation Fixation Properties and Strength Retention of Absorbable Implants written by Jarkko Vasenius and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Materials for Biomedical Engineering Absorbable Polymers written by Alexandru Grumezescu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials for Biomedical Engineering: Absorbable Polymers provides a detailed and comprehensive review of recent progress in absorbable biopolymers and their impact on biomedical engineering. The book's main focus lies in their classification, processing, properties and performance, biocompatibility, and their applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, bone repair and regenerative medicine. The most up-to-date methods used to obtain such polymers and how to improve their properties is discussed in detail. This book provides readers with a comprehensive and updated review of the latest research in the field of absorbable polymers for biomedical applications. - Provides knowledge of the range of absorbable polymers currently available, enabling the reader to make optimal materials selection decisions - Presents detailed information on current and proposed applications of the latest developments - Includes a strong emphasis on chemistry and physico-chemical characterization of these materials and their application in biomedical engineering
Download or read book Cardiovascular Implants and Extracorporeal Systems Cardiovascular Absorbable Implants written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 1914-06-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Implants (surgical), Design, Verification, Circulatory system, Degradation, Packaging, Testing, Analysis
Download or read book Orthopedic Biomaterials written by Bingyun Li and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the latest advances, applications, and challenges in orthopedic biomaterials. Topics covered include materials for orthopedic applications, including nanomaterials, biomimetic materials, calcium phosphates, polymers, biodegradable metals, bone grafts/implants, and biomaterial-mediated drug delivery. Absorbable orthopedic biomaterials and challenges related to orthopedic biomaterials are covered in detail. This is an ideal book for graduate and undergraduate students, researchers, and professionals working with orthopedic biomaterials and tissue engineering. This book also: Describes biodegradable metals for orthopedic applications, such as Zn-based medical implants Thoroughly covers various materials for orthopedic applications, including absorbable orthopedic biomaterials with a focus on polymers Details the state-of-the-art research on orthopedic nanomaterials and nanotechnology
Download or read book Biotextiles as medical implants written by C.C. Chu and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapter describes properties of materials used for sutures that may be: absorbable or nonabsorbable; of varying size; made from monofilament, multifilament, twisted or braided threads. The characteristics of a large number of synthetic suture materials are described, together with essential suture properties such as tensile strength, knot strength, elasticity, tissue reaction and biodegradability. The interrelated nature of the essential physical and mechanical, handling, biological and biodegradation properties is emphasized. The use of dyes and coatings to improve suture identification and properties is also covered.
Download or read book Reliability of Fixation of Fractures and Osteotomies with Absorbable Implants written by Kia Pelto-Vasenius and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Bioresorbable Polymers for Biomedical Applications written by Giuseppe Perale and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioresorbable Polymers for Biomedical Applications: From Fundamentals to Translational Medicine provides readers with an overview of bioresorbable polymeric materials in the biomedical field. A useful resource for materials scientists in industry and academia, offering information on the fundamentals and considerations, synthesis and processing, and the clinical and R and D applications of bioresorbable polymers for biomedical applications. - Focuses on biomedical applications of bioresorbable polymers - Features a comprehensive range of topics including fundamentals, synthesis, processing, and applications - Provides balanced coverage of the field with contributions from academia and industry - Includes clinical and R and D applications of bioresorbable polymers for biomedical applications
Download or read book Engineered Biomaterials Progress And Prospects written by P A Hassan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineered Biomaterials: Progress and Prospects presents state-of-the-art developments in the area of biomaterials research exemplified by experts in the fields of tissue engineering, wound healing, bio-diagnostics, novel therapeutics and advanced drug delivery systems.It provides a comprehensive account of preparation, characterisation, properties, processing, biological and clinical evaluation of a large variety of materials for specific biomedical applications. Basic concepts related to wound healing, tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, and the principal role played by macro, micro and nano scaled structures in biomaterials are presented in a clear manner. Developments in the area of conventional and advanced wound care strategies, materials for periodontal therapeutics, in-situ gelling tissue adhesives, biodegradable composites etc are illustrated in a lucid manner. Advanced processing techniques explored for the fabrication of micro-needles for vaccine delivery, 3D printing of personalized pharmaceuticals, bio-resorbable coatings, metallosurfactants and surface engineering of nanosystems are depicted in a straightforward and reasonable way.This book also discusses various advanced therapeutic and diagnostic systems such as magnetic nanoparticle based hyperthermia and their surface functionalization techniques. Lipid-based nano delivery systems for psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome and pain management, polyrotaxane polymers, wearable devices for sensing etc are also depicted in this book. The contents are designed in a manner that will be highly suited for academic researchers, clinicians and industrialists who wish to explore in the versatile field of biomaterials as it contains a wealth of valuable information that will be equally useful to both beginners as well as established researchers.
Download or read book Implants for Surgery General Guidelines and Requirements for Assessment of Absorbable Metallic Implants written by British Standards Institution and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
