A New Biodegradable Bone-Fixing Composite Made Partly of Silk Fibers (IMAGE)

University of Connecticut

A New Biodegradable Bone-Fixing Composite Made Partly of Silk Fibers

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A 3-D rendering of a novel bone-fixing composite developed at the University of Connecticut. The composite is made of silk fibers and fibers of polylactic acid that are coated with fine bioceramic particles to add strength while maintaining flexibility. The biodegradable composite helps heal bones without the complications posed by metal parts.

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Image courtesy of Bryant Heimbach/UConn

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