%0 journal article
%@ 0957-4530
%A Lagoa, A.L.C., Wedemeyer, C., Knoch, M.v., Loer, F., Epple, M.

%D 2008
%J Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
%N 1
%P 417-424 
%R doi:10.1007/s10856-006-0022-0
%T A strut graft substitute consisting of a metal core and a polymer surface
%U https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-006-0022-0
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%X moderately heated (70 °C), but has a sufficient mechanical strength to serve as support under physiologic temperatures. The implant is mechanically stable, biocompatible, partially biodegradable, and provides a scaffold for growing bone.