Comparison of biocompatibility and biodegradability of Poly(Lactic-Co-Glycolic acid) (PLGA) combined with autologous fibrin versus PLGA for intra-articular screw fixation; an in-vivo study with New Zealand white rabbits–The microradiograph, histology and histomorphometry outcomes

• Main Authors: Balakrishnan, Theenesh, Zulkifly, Ahmad Hafiz, Sha'ban, Munirah, Mohd Jan, Nurul Hafiza, Ibrahim, Mohd Zulfadzli, Md Nazir, Noorhidayah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) 2017
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/64067/1/FR-04-Theenesh-Balakrishnan.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64067/; http://www.morthoj.org/supplements/moa/FR-04-Theenesh-Balakrishnan.pdf

INTRODUCTION: One of the challenging aspects of orthopaedic surgery with regards to the long term functional outcome is intra-articular fixation. A variety of indications among others include intra-articular fracture, osteotomy, ligament reconstruction, meniscal and cartilage repair. The great pot...