ReviewJournal of orthopaedics2025
Bioabsorbable implants are a viable alternative to traditional metallic implants in orthopaedic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- The multilayer coatings on polylactic acid implants spatiotemporally regulates the microenvironment to enhance antibacterial and osseointegration capacity.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Medial Malleolar Fracture Fixation with Stainless Steel, Titanium, Magnesium, and PLGA Screws: A Finite Element Analysis.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Biointegrative Fixation for Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy Is Effective and May Lower Removal Rate.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aims to compare clinical outcomes and complication profiles of bioabsorbable versus metallic implants in orthopaedic surgery. Methods: Four databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL) were searched from inception to April 8, 2025, for RCTs comparing bioabsorbable and metal implants in orthopaedic procedures. Data were extracted on demographics, implant type, complications, and outcomes. Meta-analyses using random-effects models were performed for pooled comparisons, and heterogeneity was quantified using the Results: Twenty-seven RCTs involving 1437 patients (738 bioabsorbable, 699 metallic) were included. Overall complication rates were similar between groups (RR: 1.05, 95 % CI: 0.62-1.77, Conclusion: Bioabsorbable implants provide comparable complication rates and clinical outcomes to metallic implants across orthopaedic subspecialties. Outcomes may vary by anatomical site and implant generation, with newer bioabsorbable materials demonstrating promising safety profiles. Further long-term studies are warranted to evaluate their performance in high-stress applications and guide clinical decision-making. Level of evidence: Level I - Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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