Poly(methyl methacrylate) in Orthopedics: Strategies, Challenges, and Prospects in Bone Tissue Engineering

Poly(methyl methacrylate) in Orthopedics: Strategies, Challenges, and Prospects in Bone Tissue Engineering

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is widely used in orthopedic applications, including bone cement in total joint replacement surgery, bone fillers, and bone substitutes due to its affordability, biocompatibility, and processability. However, the bone regeneration efficiency of PMMA is limited becaus...

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Main Authors: Susaritha Ramanathan, Yu-Chien Lin, Senthilkumar Thirumurugan, Chih-Chien Hu, Yeh-Fang Duann, Ren-Jei Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
poly(methyl methacrylate)
bone tissue engineering
bone cement
osseointegration
bioactivity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/3/367

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