In vivo evaluation of a porous hydroxyapatite/poly-DL-lactide composite for use as a bone substitute

We investigated the biocompatibility, osteoconductivity, and biodegradability of a porous composite of hydroxyapatite (HA) and poly‐ DL ‐lactide (PDLLA) implanted into rabbit femoral condyles and compared it with porous HA. Six weeks after implantation, the HA/PDLLA was covered with bone and contacted the bone directly. The amount of newly formed bone in the pores was similar in both materials during the examined period. The newly formed bone in...