Titanium or titanium alloy pin for cement-free fixing in a long

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1982-07-28

1985-01-29

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

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3 191, 128 92C, A61F 104, A61F 504

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044956649

ABSTRACT:
A titanium or titanium alloy pin for cement-free fixing in a long bone for a joint prosthesis or for bone repair is surrounded by a lattice of titanium wire with a mesh size of at least 0.3 mm. The central part of the pin and the lattice are coated with a coating of titanium oxide which protects them against long-term corrosion. The lattice is further coated with a biodegradable and biocompatible material having a low modulus of elasticity.

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patent: 4038703 (1977-08-01), Bokros
patent: 4261063 (1981-04-01), Blanquaert
Alexander et al. "Carbon Polymer Composite for Tendons & Ligaments Repl" Trans, 4th Ann. Mtg. Soc. for Bio. Mat., 1978.

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