Osseointegration potential for heat treated 3D Ti6Al4V scaffolds seeded with mysenchymal stem cells in vitro
Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === Aseptic loosening of artificial joints occurs due to the loss of implant fixation. By implementing a 3D porous structure at the bone-implant interface, the ingrowth of bone will permit better and stronger interlocking of the implant to...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6012 |