Scientists successfully test new, safer titanium plate for bone tissue repair

(Shinshu University) For the first time, patented titanium fiber plates developed by Japanese engineers for medical use were put to the test in an animal model.Researchers from Shinshu University found that, unlike conventional plates, the titanium fiber plates do not cause bone embrittlement after close contact with the bone for prolonged periods. This could eliminate the need for plate extraction and the associate surgical risks.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news