The rapid manufacture of hierarchical structures for orthopaedic applications
Porous structures are used in orthopaedics to promote biological fixation between metal implant and host bone. In order to achieve rapid and high volumes of bone ingrowth, the structures must be manufactured from a biocompatible material and possess the required porosities, pore sizes and mechanicfl...
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University of Liverpool
2007
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.486451 |