Abstract
Hydroxyapatite ceramics have been used as bone implants in a number of experimental systems and clinical applications. We have developed a unique experimental model that allows study of the interface between bone and implant materials. A comparison of titanium and hydroxyapatite materials, using this model, has demonstrated the oesteoconductive nature of hydroxyapatite and its ability to bond directly to bone.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 178-191 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Sep 1989 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine