Using synthetic bioresorbable polymers for orthopedic tissue regeneration

Using synthetic bioresorbable polymers for orthopedic tissue regeneration 

SANTORO, Politecnico di Milano, Italy and G. PERALE, Industrie Biomediche Insubri SA, Switzerland 

Abstract The mechanical and biological properties and applicability of the most important polymers for bone regeneration are described. Fabrication techniques for improving applicability of the the polymers are examined with particular attention to tissue engineering, bone scaffold and drug delivery. 

Key words synthetic polymers, tissue engineering, bone scaffold, hydrogels, drug delivery. 

Biomimetic scaffolds for bone engineering should be osteoconductive, osteoinductive, biocompatible, and biodegradable. Osteoconductivity refers 

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