Titanium coating with protein 'flower bouquet' nanoclusters strengthens implant attachment
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 04:56
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have developed an improved coating technique that could strengthen the connection between titanium joint-replacement implants and a patients' own bone. The stronger connection - created by manipulating signals the body's own cells use to encourage growth - could allow the implants to last longer...