Effects of fibrin sealant on the fixation of porous titanium and pyrolytic carbon implants

Hetherington, V.J.; Park, J.B.; Park, S.H.; Carnett, J.A.; Patterson, B.A.; Bratkiewicz, L.; Kessler, D.A.; Hetherington, V.J; Park, J.B; Park, S.H; Carnett, J.A; Patterson, B.A; Bratkiewicz, L; Kessler, D.A

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Effects of fibrin sealant on the fixation of porous titanium and pyrolytic carbon implants

Hetherington, V.J.; Park, J.B.; Park, S.H.; Carnett, J.A.; Patterson, B.A.; Bratkiewicz, L.; Kessler, D.A.

Journal of Foot Surgery 28(2): 145-150

1989

ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544

PMID: 2472435

Document Number: 341578

The authors investigated the potential role the fibrin sealant system may portray in the fixation of osseous implants. The application of a layer of fibrin did not interfere with the fixation of osseous implants of either pyrolytic carbon or Biolite-coated porous titanium. A greater percentage of tissue ingrowth was observed in the porous titanium implants in the presence of the fibrin sealant system; however, no significant difference in the ultimate interfacial shear stress was observed.