In recent years, with rapid developments in biomaterial technology, self-dissolving implants have begun to replace metal implants in many conditions relevant to orthopedics and traumatology.
Orthopedics and Traumatology specialists at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, noting that these implants, which for about 20 years could only be used for small bone fractures of the hand, are now being used in every area related to orthopedics and traumatology, stated: 'Now we use self-dissolving implants not only for small bone fractures, but especially in all bones that do not bear weight and are not under serious mechanical stress. These implants are called "bioabsorbable" implants, and after a certain period they truly integrate with the bone and disappear. Moreover, biomechanical tests show that these implants are lighter than metals and have the same durability. In addition, apart from fractures, these implants can be safely used especially in the repair of sports injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament repair in the knee and tendon and capsule tears in the shoulder. Thus, patients can return to their work and normal lives in a very short time with early rehabilitation. Also, since these materials dissolve on their own, they eliminate the need for a second operation to remove the implant, as is the case with metal implants. More importantly, since they do not distort the image on plain X-rays or MRI imaging and do not mask anatomical structures, postoperative evaluation and follow-up can be carried out more reliably.'
