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.
Latest state of the art in the application of SMA implants in medicine
Combines long term clinical experiences with latest research results
Includes: mechanical compatibility and biocompatibility of SMA; different surgical tools and devices based on SMA; unique properties of SMA; basic properties of SMA
The first publication including Russian, Czech and Chinese experience.
L. Yahia
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