The Potential for Foreign Body Reaction of Implanted Poly-L-Lactic Acid: A Systematic Review

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) implants have been used for bone fixation for decades. However, upon insertion, they can cause a foreign body reaction (FBR) that may lead to complications. On 15 December 2023, a systematic review was conducted to search for articles on the PubMed, MeSH term, and Scopus da...

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Main Authors: Melanie Nonhoff, Jan Puetzler, Julian Hasselmann, Manfred Fobker, Georg Gosheger, Martin Schulze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/6/817