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PLA/β-TCP complex tubes: The mechanical properties and applications of artificial bone

Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, ISSN: 0920-5063, Vol: 23, Issue: 13, Page: 1701-1712
2012
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) twisted yarn was braided into a 6-layered, hollow, cylindrical braid on a 16-spindle braid machine. The PLA braid was then placed inside a β-TCP tube, forming the PLA/β-TCP complex tube which imitates the porous structure of sponge bone. Different components and structures were studied to determine the best bone molding material. The β-TCP tube was created by sintering TCP powder mixed with stearic acid in a ratio of 1:1.5 to form a highly porous and well-structured tube with interconnected pores; its resulting porosity was 85.8 ± 0.93%. The PLA/β-TCP complex tube was implanted in a rabbit's femur and after 3 months a marrow cavity was discovered at the tube's core. New bone was also observed, regenerating around the PLA braid within the PLA/β-TCP complex tube. © 2011 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden.

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Lou, Ching-Wen; Yao, Chun-Hsu; Chen, Yueh-Sheng; Lu, Chao-Tsang; Chen, Wen-Cheng; Yen, Ke-Chung; Lin, Jia-Horng

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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemical Engineering; Materials Science; Engineering

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