Evaluated of the γ-Ray Radiosterilized Cross-Linked PLLA and PLLA/HA In Vivo

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There are still some existing problems that are common to all absorbable materials; 1) It cannot be subjected to radiosterilization, 2) Sufficient strength cannot be maintained until the complete bone union is obtained. To solve these problems, PLLA and PLLA/HA were mixed with cross-bridge supplementary agent, Triallyl Isocyanurate (TAIC). Using these materials in vivo, we created and tested γ-ray radiosterilized absorbable bone fixation materials.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 309-311)

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1117-1120

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May 2006

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