Have you used these or know of successful cases done with these? Do they cause more inflammation or problems in comparison with titanium screws/plates? I'm looking at the ones made of polylactic acid and hydroxyapatite. Are they expensive compared to titanium? Are they harder for a surgeon to use?
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