A Glimpse into the Future of Orthopedic Biomaterials

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A Glimpse into the Future of Orthopedic Biomaterials

In this interview with MPMN, William Fuller, director of business development at DSM Biomedical (Berkeley, CA) paints a picture of biomaterials' future in procedures such as total hip or knee replacement. Among the topics discussed here are hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), which can be used in total hip, knee, shoulder, and ankle implants to stabilize ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Fuller also touches on biomaterials that could be used to replace damaged cartilage and provides an overview of how future biomaterial breakthroughs will drive innovation in orthopedics........