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Il ruolo dei rivestimenti di superficie in idrossiapatite in ortopedia e traumatologia

Il ruolo dei rivestimenti di superficie in idrossiapatite in ortopedia e traumatologia The loosening of orthopaedic implants, either in joint replacement arthroplasty or in the trauma setting, is one of the most feared complications of surgical treatment, since it is associated to an increased risk of revision surgery. Very few alternative approaches are currently available to manage this complication. Moreover, in patients affected by primary or secondary osteoporosis, the risk of implant loosening is definitely increased. The use of surface coatings is aimed to de-crease this feared complication. The purpose of this article is to review the main experimental and clinical studies regarding the use of hydroxyapatite implant coatings in orthopaedic and trauma surgery. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archivio di Ortopedia e Reumatologia Springer Journals

Il ruolo dei rivestimenti di superficie in idrossiapatite in ortopedia e traumatologia

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 by Springer-Verlag Italia
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Orthopedics
ISSN
0390-7368
eISSN
1592-7113
DOI
10.1007/s10261-012-0025-y
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Abstract

The loosening of orthopaedic implants, either in joint replacement arthroplasty or in the trauma setting, is one of the most feared complications of surgical treatment, since it is associated to an increased risk of revision surgery. Very few alternative approaches are currently available to manage this complication. Moreover, in patients affected by primary or secondary osteoporosis, the risk of implant loosening is definitely increased. The use of surface coatings is aimed to de-crease this feared complication. The purpose of this article is to review the main experimental and clinical studies regarding the use of hydroxyapatite implant coatings in orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

Journal

Archivio di Ortopedia e ReumatologiaSpringer Journals

Published: Dec 30, 2012

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