Researchers coat titanium with polymer to improve integration of joint replacements
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that coating a titanium implant with a new biologically inspired material enhances tissue healing, improves bone growth around the implant and strengthens the attachment and integration of the implant to the bone.
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