Biomaterials in surgery
Biomaterials used in different fields of surgery, particularly orthopedic surgery.
Surgery is not possible without the use of biomaterials. Orthopedic surgery uses a particularly broad range of artificial materials. Materials and devices are extensively used also for e.g. endovascular stenting.
Biomaterials in surgery
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Biomat UiB
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Biomat UiB
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Testing of vascular stentsSmall images:
Vacular stents are advanced devices that can be inserted into e.g. the coronary arteries.
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Bergen Retrieval Centre for Implants
The purpose of the retrieval centre at BioMatLab is to evaluate the success and failure of joint replacement devices after use and ultimately allow better treatments to be developed
