Titanium coating with protein 'flower bouquet' nanoclusters strengthens implant attachment
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 13:07
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have developed an improved coating technique that could strengthen the connection between titanium joint-replacement implants and a patients' own bone. The stronger connection -- created by manipulating signals the body's own cells use to encourage growth -- could allow the implants to last longer.