Synthetic Versus Tissue-Engineered Implants for Joint Replacement

Human synovial joints are remarkable as they can last for a lifetime. However, they can be affected by disease that may lead to destruction of the joint surface. The most common treatment in the advanced stages of joint disease is artificial joint replacement, where the diseased synovial joint is re...

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Main Authors: Duncan E. T. Shepherd, Godfrey Azangwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2007-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11762320701816966
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