Chapter 7—Biomaterials: Orthopedic Implants

PG Laing,; JO Galante; E Lautenschlager

doi:10.1520/STP35176S

SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1983

STP35176S

Chapter 7—Biomaterials: Orthopedic Implants

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The human body is a dehcately balanced chemical entity. It is composed of a variety of materials, a variety of living organisms. The introduction of “foreign” bodies, such as man-made implants, presents a rather precarious task to the surgeon. Not all people will tolerate the same bodily invasions with the same degree of success. Rehabilitation may be relatively quick for some, and time-consuming and painful for others. The orthopedic surgeon is the pivot on which successful implantation may depend.

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Laing,, PG

Committee F-4 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, ASTM, Pittsburgh, Pa

Galante, JO

Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Ill

Lautenschlager, E

Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill

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Developed by Committee: F04

Pages: 74–83

DOI: 10.1520/STP35176S

ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4866-6

ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0235-4

Chapter 7—Biomaterials: Orthopedic Implants

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