Shape Memory Implants

Yahia, L.

Shape memory alloy implants or "smart biomaterial" have already been used in humans for 20 years in selected countries. Restrictions in the use of biomaterials in living organisms being reduced throughout the world now the use of SMA implants continue to expand in the fields of vascular and orthopaedic surgery, minimally invasive surgery and drug delivery systems. This book is to provide a state of the art of SMA implants and devices. For the first time long-term clinical experiences and techniques of SMA biocompatibility are presented.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-09-30

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642641183

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-59768-8

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 349.0