Structure-activity relationships of photo-activated soft tissue Adhesive

• Main Author: Wicaksono, Gautama
• Other Authors: Terry W.J. Steele
• Format: Thesis-Doctor of Philosophy
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2022
• Subjects: Engineering::Materials::Biomaterials
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/155458
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Soft tissue fixation relies on mechanical means such as sutures, pins, and screws, with potential complications such as concentrated tissue damage, perforation, and the need for secondary surgeries. Using tissue adhesives may reduce these, however soft tissue adhesion remains a challenging problem d...