Journal Title
Title of Journal: Arch Ortop Reumatol
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Abbravation: Archivio di Ortopedia e Reumatologia
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Authors: C Faldini F Traina C Calamelli D Donati A Mazzotti F Perna S Giannini
Publish Date: 2012/12/30
Volume: 123, Issue: 3, Pages: 3-4
Abstract
The loosening of orthopaedic implants either in joint replacement arthroplasty or in the trauma setting is one of the most feared complications of surgical treatment since it is associated to an increased risk of revision surgery Very few alternative approaches are currently available to manage this complication Moreover in patients affected by primary or secondary osteoporosis the risk of implant loosening is definitely increased The use of surface coatings is aimed to decrease this feared complication The purpose of this article is to review the main experimental and clinical studies regarding the use of hydroxyapatite implant coatings in orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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