Bioabsorbable implant material review

This article reviews the three most common materials used in bioabsorbable implants in orthopaedic surgery: PGA (polyglycolic acid), PLA (polylactic acid), and PDS (polydioxanone). The chemical, material, and resorption properties of the individual polymers as well as their copolymers are reviewed for the orthopaedic clinician. Their clinical indications and use are discussed as well.

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