Biodegradable composites are or interest in clinical medicine because of their biocompatibility, bioresorbability, non-immunogenicity, and high mechanical strength, essentially circumventing the need to surgically remove the implanted scaffold. SWCNT/PLAGA composites are ideal for BTE. We demonstrated in our previous published and unpublished studies that incorporation of SWCNT to PLAGA significantly enhances cell proliferation and mechanical strength. The results obtained from this study will demonstrate the potential of SWCNT/PLAGA composites for musculoskeletal regeneration and will offer a novel substitute for BTE. Future studies will be designed to evaluate the efficacy of SWCNT/PLAGA composites in bone regeneration in a rabbit model. As interest in carbon nanotube technology increases, studies must be performed to fully evaluate these novel materials at a nonclinical level to assess their safety. The ability to produce composites capable of promoting bone growth will have a significant impact on tissue regeneration and will allow greater functional recovery in injured patients.
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