Polymer-Based Composites: An Indispensable Material for Present and Future Applications

Figure 3

Images of surgical operation. (a) The central region of the tibia was removed using an oscillating bone saw (black arrow). (b) The HA/PDLLA composite was inserted into the space created (white arrow). (c) The b-TCP composite was inserted into the space created (black arrow) [52].

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