Georgia Tech Titanium Implants (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Tech Titanium Implants (1 of 2)

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Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology shows that coating titanium joint-replacement implants with clusters of a biologically inspired material could strengthen the connection between the implant and a patients' own bone.

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Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek

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