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Chapter 7—Biomaterials: Orthopedic Implants

Laing,, PG
Committee F-4 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, ASTM, Pittsburgh, Pa

Galante, JO
Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Ill

Lautenschlager, E
Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill

Pages: 10    Published: Jan 1983

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Abstract

The human body is a dehcately balanced chemical entity. It is composed of a variety of materials, a variety of living organisms. The introduction of “foreign” bodies, such as man-made implants, presents a rather precarious task to the surgeon. Not all people will tolerate the same bodily invasions with the same degree of success. Rehabilitation may be relatively quick for some, and time-consuming and painful for others. The orthopedic surgeon is the pivot on which successful implantation may depend.