ACL implants — specifically Titanium vs. Absorbable (bioabsorbable).
—
🔍 ACL Implants – What Are They?
During ACL reconstruction surgery, surgeons use interference screws, buttons, or anchors to secure the graft (new ligament) in the knee joint. These can be:
1. Titanium (Metallic) Implants
2. Absorbable (Biodegradable) Implants
—
🛠 1. Titanium ACL Implants
✔ Material:
– High-grade titanium alloy
– Strong, durable, corrosion-resistant
🔹 Types:
– Interference Screws
– Endobuttons
– Suture Anchors
✅ Advantages:
– Long-term stability
– Excellent fixation
– Radiopaque (visible on X-rays)
❌ Limitations:
– Permanent (won’t dissolve)
– May require removal in revision surgery
– Can interfere with MRI in some cases
—
🌿 2. Absorbable (Bioabsorbable) Implants
✔ Material:
– PLLA (Polylactic acid), PLGA, or other polymers
– Sometimes mixed with calcium compounds
🔹 Types:
– Bio Interference Screws
– Suture Anchors
✅ Advantages:
– Dissolve naturally over 6–24 months
– No need for removal
– MRI-compatible
❌ Limitations:
– May be slightly less strong initially
– Rare risk of foreign body reaction
– More expensive than titanium in some market
| Feature | Titanium ACL | Absorbable ACL |
|———————-|———————-|————————–|
| Material | Metal (Titanium) | Polymer (PLLA, etc.) |
| Long-Term Fixation | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Good (dissolves later) |
| MRI Compatibility | ⚠ May interfere | ✅ Fully compatible |
| Removal Required | Sometimes | ❌ Not needed |
| Price (PK market) | Usually lower | Higher |
—
📦 Available at Aman Surgical?
You can offer both:
– Titanium ACL Screws & Buttons
– Bio-absorbable Screws (premium clients/doctors)
💡 Suggestion: Have both types in your catalogue, so doctors can choose based on patient need or budget.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.