Abstract
The loading of therapeutic amounts of drug on a nanoporous TiO2 surface is described. This novel drug-loading scheme on a biocompatible surface, when employed on medical implants, will benefit patients who require the deployment of drug-eluting implants. Anticoagulants, analgesics and antibiotics can be considered on the associated implants for drug delivery during the time of maximal pain or risk for patients undergoing orthopedic procedures. Therefore, this scheme will maximize the chances of patient recovery.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | L01 |
Pages (from-to) | L11-L15 |
Journal | Biomedical Materials |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical Engineering