Bioresorbable Biomaterials: The "Invisible" Future of Trauma Repair Why is there a trend toward materials that disappear over time?
The permanent presence of metallic hardware in the body can lead to long-term issues such as cold sensitivity, palpability, and the need for secondary removal surgeries. Bioresorbable materials, primarily based on polylactic acid (PLA) or magnesium alloys, provide temporary stability and then harmlessly dissolve once the bone has...