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Article: Superior implants for orthopaedic patients using nanotechnology.(Prostheses)
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- Medical Textiles
- Article date:
- May 1, 2009
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A new process that could revolutionise the reliability and durability of surgical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, has received recognition for its medical and commercial potential.
A team of researchers, led by the UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has received a Medical Futures Innovation Award for its high-tech process designed to coat surgical implants with fibres that will encourage the implant to "bond" with living bone and to last the lifetime of the patient.
This unique surface engineering process is being developed at the Micro-Nano Technology Centre (MNTC) at STFC. In collaboration with the Electrospinning ...