A blog about Biomaterials, Implants, and Devices
As you become familiar with implant or device manufacturing methods that involve polymers or composites where a polymer is a continuous matrix, you will come across the terms thermoset or thermoplastic curing.
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One of the most significant advances in modern surgery is in total joint replacement (TJR). Every year, surgeons perform hundreds of thousands of TJR surgeries. Material improvements have contributed significantly to this advancement.