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Over 50 million bone fractures occur annually worldwide, with an estimated 16% requiring the use of fixation repair surgeries [Source: Orthoworld Inc. 2013 Annual Report].
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Medical surgical fixation devices are often used to replace damaged or missing bone tissue due to their high initial fixation strength.
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Metallic implant devices are not degradable.
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Surgical interventions to remove devices are costly.
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Cavitations left in the bone after devices are removed are prone to infection.
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Metallic implants are sensitive to hot and cold changes in temperature.
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Metal can alter future diagnostic imaging.
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Fewer complications from infections.