Essays about: "Bone screws"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the words Bone screws.

1. 6. Construction and evaluation of plasma protein multilayers used for local drug delivery

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Sandberg Olof; [2010]
   Keywords : fibrinogen; albumin; IgG; bisphosphonate; antibiotic; local drug delivery;

   Abstract : With the studies performed in this theses the local drug delivery technique FibMat developed by the biotech company AddBIO, was shown to be applicable to other plasma proteins and drugs than the fibrinogen-bisphosphonate combination that is today being commercialized. Hence the potential for a broader field of application was demonstrated. READ MORE

3. 7. Local release of lithium from sol-gel coated orthopaedic screws : an in vitro and in vivo study

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Noomi Altgärde; [2009]
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   Abstract :   In orthopaedic practice, fractures are usually stabilised with metal screws or rods. This is done in order to keep the fracture parts in place during the rather slow healing process. The healing time can potentially be reduced by local- or systemic treatment with different bone promoting drugs. READ MORE

4. 8. Local Delivery of Bisphosphonates from FibMat Matrix

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Henrik Aronsson; [2008]
   Keywords : FibMat; matrix; bisphosphonate; fibrinogen; thrombin; implant; coagulation assay; gamma irradiation; bone resorption; liquid scintillation; autoradiography; local delivery; drug;

   Abstract : Improving the functionality and reducing revision rates are important driving forces in the development of orthopaedic implants. FibMat is a fibrinogen based matrix developed towards commercialisation by the company Optovent AB. This matrix can be coated on implants and act as a local drug delivery system for bisphosphonates (BPs). READ MORE