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Basic Science
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Bioabsorbable Materials MCQ

bioabsorbable-materials

An orthopaedic trainee is reviewing the properties of bioabsorbable interference screws for ACL reconstruction. The senior surgeon mentions that material selection is important because different polymers have different degradation profiles and complication risks. **Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between PGA (polyglycolic acid) and PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid)?**

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

PGA is hydrophobic with slow degradation over years; PLLA is hydrophilic with rapid degradation in w...

B

Both degrade by enzymatic breakdown; PGA has lower foreign body reaction rates

C

PGA is hydrophilic with rapid degradation and higher risk of sterile abscess; PLLA is hydrophobic wi...

D

PGA and PLLA have identical degradation profiles but differ in initial mechanical strength

E

PGA degrades to form calcium phosphite; PLLA degrades to form hydroxyapatite

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option