It can help to conserve bone and reduce stress shielding, as well as improve stress distribution. It is radiolucent to improve healing site visualization and has the ability to be coated with titanium or hydroxyapatite for fixation.
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Orthopedic & Spine Material to Know: MOTIS from Invibio
MOTIS polymer from Invibio is used for orthopedic joint arthroplasty and designed for exceptional wear performance and biocompatibility. The material properties were made for bearing applications against hard countersurfaces.
