New White Paper Available: Loss of Biological Function with the Aging of Titanium Implant Surfaces
Titanium implants may remain sterile and structurally sound for years, but their surfaces can begin to change much sooner. Research suggests that as titanium implants sit in storage, their surfaces may gradually lose some of the biological properties that help bone-forming cells attach, grow, and support integration with surrounding tissue.
New White Paper Available: Improved Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Sheep Micromotion Model
Pedicle screws are commonly used in spine surgery to stabilize the spine while healing takes place. One of the challenges with these screws is that small, repeated movements, known as micromotion, can gradually weaken the connection between the screw and the surrounding bone. Over time, this can reduce the stability of the implant and potentially affect the success of the procedure.