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Pertti Törmälä

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Rokkanen, Pentti
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Ashammakhi, Nureddin
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Waris, Timo
36
Kellomäki, Minna
33
Talja, Martti
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Pohjonen, Timo
29
Vainionpää, SI
28
Välimaa, Tero
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Pätiälä, Hannu
24
Tammela, Teuvo
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Mäkelä, Antero
20
Böstman, Ole
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Isotalo, Taina
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Partio, Esa
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Hirvensalo, Eero

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Mikkonen J; Uurto I; Isotalo T; Kotsar A; Tammela T L J; Talja M; Salenius J-P; Törmälä P; Kellomäki M
Drug-eluting bioabsorbable stents - an in vitro study.
Viinikainen Anna-Kaarina; Göransson Harry; Huovinen Katja; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 triple-stranded bound suture in the modified Kessler repair: an ex vivo static and cyclic tensile testing study in a porcine extensor tendon model.
Tiainen Johanna; Knuutila Kaisa; Veiranto Minna; Suokas Esa; Törmälä Pertti; Kaarela Outi; Länsman Satu; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Pull-out strength of multifunctional bioabsorbable ciprofloxacin-releasing polylactide-polyglycolide 80/20 tacks: an experimental study allograft cranial bone.

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2009: Mikkonen J; Uurto I; Isotalo T; Kotsar A; Tammela T L J; Talja M; Salenius J-P; Törmälä P; Kellomäki M
Drug-eluting bioabsorbable stents - an in vitro study.
Acta biomaterialia 2009;5(8):2894-900.
2009: Viinikainen Anna-Kaarina; Göransson Harry; Huovinen Katja; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 triple-stranded bound suture in the modified Kessler repair: an ex vivo static and cyclic tensile testing study in a porcine extensor tendon model.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2009;20(9):1963-9.
2009: Tiainen Johanna; Knuutila Kaisa; Veiranto Minna; Suokas Esa; Törmälä Pertti; Kaarela Outi; Länsman Satu; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Pull-out strength of multifunctional bioabsorbable ciprofloxacin-releasing polylactide-polyglycolide 80/20 tacks: an experimental study allograft cranial bone.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2009;20(1):58-61.
2008: Huttunen Mikko; Törmälä Pertti; Godinho Pedro; Kellomäki Minna
Fiber-reinforced bioactive and bioabsorbable hybrid composites.
Biomedical materials (Bristol, England) 2008;3(3):034106.
2008: Waris Eero; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Lehtimäki Mauri; Tulamo Riitta-Mari; Törmälä Pertti; Kellomäki Minna; Konttinen Yrjö T
Long-term bone tissue reaction to polyethylene oxide/polybutylene terephthalate copolymer (Polyactive) in metacarpophalangeal joint reconstruction.
Biomaterials 2008;29(16):2509-15.
2008: Kotsar Andres; Isotalo Taina; Mikkonen Joonas; Juuti Hanne; Martikainen Paula M; Talja Martti; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Tammela Teuvo L J
A new biodegradable braided self-expandable PLGA prostatic stent: an experimental study in the rabbit.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 2008;22(5):1065-9.
2008: Mäkelä Eeva; Mäkelä E Antero; Partio Esa K; Juutilainen Timo; Lähteenkorva Kimmo; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Fixation of experimental osteotomies with bioabsorbable SR-polylactide-polyglycolide (80/20) polymeric rods.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2008;19(3):1061-7.
2008: Waris Eero; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Lehtimäki Mauri; Tulamo Riitta-Mari; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Konttinen Yrjö T
The use of biodegradable scaffold as an alternative to silicone implant arthroplasty for small joint reconstruction: an experimental study in minipigs.
Biomaterials 2008;29(6):683-91.
2007: Lumiaho Juha; Heino Antero; Kauppinen Tomi; Talja Martti; Alhava Esko; Välimaa Tero; Törmälä Pertti
Drainage and antireflux characteristics of a biodegradable self-reinforced, self-expanding X-ray-positive poly-L,D-lactide spiral partial ureteral stent: an experimental study.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 2007;21(12):1559-64.
2007: Uurto Ilkka; Kotsar Andres; Isotalo Taina; Mikkonen Joonas; Martikainen Paula M; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Tammela Teuvo L J; Talja Martti; Salenius Juha-Pekka
Tissue biocompatibility of new biodegradable drug-eluting stent materials.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2007;18(8):1543-7.
2007: Ellä Ville; Gomes Manuela E; Reis Rui L; Törmälä Pertti; Kellomäki Minna
Studies of P(L/D)LA 96/4 non-woven scaffolds and fibres; properties, wettability and cell spreading before and after intrusive treatment methods.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2007;18(6):1253-61.
2007: Viinikainen Anna; Göransson Harry; Huovinen Katja; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
The strength of the 6-strand modified Kessler repair performed with triple-stranded or triple-stranded bound suture in a porcine extensor tendon model: an ex vivo study.
The Journal of hand surgery 2007;32(4):510-7.
2007: Joukainen Antti; Partio Esa K; Waris Pekka; Joukainen Jaakko; Kröger Heikki; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Bioabsorbable screw fixation for the treatment of ankle fractures.
Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association 2007;12(1):28-34.
2006: Tiainen Johanna; Soini Ylermi; Suokas Esa; Veiranto Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Tissue reactions to bioabsorbable ciprofloxacin-releasing polylactide-polyglycolide 80/20 screws in rabbits' cranial bone.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2006;17(12):1315-22.
2006: Ashammakhi N; Veiranto M; Suokas E; Tiainen J; Niemelä S-M; Törmälä P
Innovation in multifunctional bioabsorbable osteoconductive drug-releasing hard tissue fixation devices.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2006;17(12):1275-82.
2006: Viitanen Petrus; Suokas Esa; Törmälä Pertti; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Release of diclofenac sodium from polylactide-co-glycolide 80/20 rods.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2006;17(12):1267-74.
2006: Länsman Satu; Pääkkö Paavo; Ryhänen Jorma; Kellomäki Minna; Waris Eero; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 fibrous implants: histological evaluation in the subcutis of experimental design.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2006;17(6):1121-8.
2006: Kangas J; Pajala A; Leppilahti J; Ryhänen J; Länsman S; Törmälä P; Waris T; Ashammakhi N
Histomorphometric analysis of poly-L/D-lactide 96/4 sutures in the gastrocnemius tendon of rabbits.
The International journal of artificial organs 2006;29(9):893-9.
2006: Niemelä Sanna-Mari; Länsman Satu; Ikäheimo Irma; Koskela Markku; Veiranto Minna; Suokas Esa; Törmälä Pertti; Syrjälä Hannu; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Self-reinforced ciprofloxacin-releasing polylactide-co-glycolide 80/20 inhibits attachment and biofilm formation by Staphylococcus epidermidis: an in vitro study.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2006;17(5):950-6.
2006: Huttunen Mikko; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Törmälä Pertti; Kellomäki Minna
Fibre reinforced bioresorbable composites for spinal surgery.
Acta biomaterialia 2006;2(5):575-87.
2006: Koort Jyri K; Suokas Esa; Veiranto Minna; Mäkinen Tatu J; Jalava Jari; Törmälä Pertti; Aro Hannu T
In vitro and in vivo testing of bioabsorbable antibiotic containing bone filler for osteomyelitis treatment.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A 2006;78(3):532-40.
2006: Ruuttila P; Niiranen H; Kellomäki M; Törmälä P; Konttinen Y T; Hukkanen M
Characterization of human primary osteoblast response on bioactive glass (BaG 13-93)- coated poly-L,DL-lactide (SR-PLA70) surface in vitro.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials 2006;78(1):97-104.
2006: Pirhonen E; Niiranen H; Niemelä T; Brink M; Törmälä P
Manufacturing, mechanical characterization, and in vitro performance of bioactive glass 13-93 fibers.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials 2006;77(2):227-33.
2006: Isotalo Taina M; Nuutine Juha-Pekka; Vaajanen Anu; Martikainen Paula M; Laurila Marita; Törmälä Pertti; Talja Martti; Tammela Teuvo L
Biocompatibility properties of a new braided biodegradable urethral stent: a comparison with a biodegradable spiral and a braided metallic stent in the rabbit urethra.
BJU international 2006;97(4):856-9.
2006: Viinikainen A; Göransson H; Huovinen K; Kellomäki M; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Material and knot properties of braided polyester (Ticron) and bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 sutures.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2006;17(2):169-77.
2006: Niemelä Sanna-Mari; Ikäheimo Irma; Koskela Markku; Veiranto Minna; Suokas Esa; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Syrjälä Hannu
Ciprofloxacin-releasing bioabsorbable polymer is superior to titanium in preventing Staphylococcus epidermidis attachment and biofilm formation in vitro.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials 2006;76(1):8-14.
2005: Länsman Satu; Pääkkö Paavo; Ryhänen Jorma; Hirvelä Heli; Kellomäki Minna; Ellä Ville; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin A
Histologic analysis of bioabsorbable scleral buckling implants: an experimental study on rabbits.
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2005;25(8):1032-8.
2005: Isotalo Taina; Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Vaajanen Anu; Martikainen Paula M; Laurila Marita; Törmälä Pertti; Talja Martti; Tammela Teuvo L J
Biocompatibility and implantation properties of 2 differently braided, biodegradable, self-reinforced polylactic acid urethral stents: an experimental study in the rabbit.
The Journal of urology 2005;174(6):2401-4.
2005: Mäkinen Tatu J; Veiranto Minna; Lankinen Petteri; Moritz Niko; Jalava Jari; Törmälä Pertti; Aro Hannu T
In vitro and in vivo release of ciprofloxacin from osteoconductive bone defect filler.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy 2005;56(6):1063-8.
2005: Puumanen K; Kellomäki M; Ritsilä V; Böhling T; Törmälä P; Waris T; Ashammakhi N
A novel bioabsorbable composite membrane of Polyactive 70/30 and bioactive glass number 13--93 in repair of experimental maxillary alveolar cleft defects.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials 2005;75(1):25-33.
2005: Länsman Satu M; Karttunen Ari I; Hirvelä Heli K; Palosaari J Tapani; Kellomäki Minna; Ellä Ville; Ohtonen Pasi P; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo H; Ashammakhi Nureddin A
Persistence of indentation with bioabsorbable poly-L/D-lactide versus silicone sponge scleral buckling implants.
Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2005;25(5):581-6.
2005: Ellä V; Kellomäki M; Törmälä P
In vitro properties of PLLA screws and novel bioabsorbable implant with elastic nucleus to replace intervertebral disc.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2005;16(7):655-62.
2005: Uurto Ilkka; Mikkonen Joonas; Parkkinen Jyrki; Keski-Nisula Leo; Nevalainen Timo; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Salenius Juha-Pekka
Drug-eluting biodegradable poly-D/L-lactic acid vascular stents: an experimental pilot study.
Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 2005;12(3):371-9.
2005: Ylinen P; Raekallio M; Taurio R; Vihtonen K; Vainionpää S; Partio E K; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Coralline hydroxyapatite reinforced with polylactide fibres in lumbar interbody implantation.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2005;16(4):325-31.
2005: Koort Jyri K; Mäkinen Tatu J; Suokas Esa; Veiranto Minna; Jalava Jari; Knuuti Juhani; Törmälä Pertti; Aro Hannu T
Efficacy of ciprofloxacin-releasing bioabsorbable osteoconductive bone defect filler for treatment of experimental osteomyelitis due to Staphylococcus aureus.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy 2005;49(4):1502-8.
2005: Niemelä T; Niiranen H; Kellomäki M; Törmälä P
Self-reinforced composites of bioabsorbable polymer and bioactive glass with different bioactive glass contents. Part I: Initial mechanical properties and bioactivity.
Acta biomaterialia 2005;1(2):235-42.
2005: Mäkinen T J; Veiranto M; Knuuti J; Jalava J; Törmälä P; Aro H T
Efficacy of bioabsorbable antibiotic containing bone screw in the prevention of biomaterial-related infection due to Staphylococcus aureus.
Bone 2005;36(2):292-9.
2005: Pyhältö Tuomo; Lapinsuo Matti; Pätiälä Hannu; Pelto Mika; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Fixation of distal femoral osteotomies with self-reinforced polymer/bioactive glass rods: an experimental study on rabbits.
Biomaterials 2005;26(6):645-54.
2005: Pyhältö Tuomo; Lapinsuo Matti; Pätiälä Hannu; Niiranen Henna; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Fixation of distal femoral osteotomies with self-reinforced poly(L/DL)lactide 70:30 and self-reinforced poly(L/DL)lactide 70: 30/bioactive glass composite rods. an experimental study on rabbits.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 2005;16(6):725-44.
2004: Uurto Ilkka; Juuti Hanne; Parkkinen Jyrki; Kellomäki Minna; Keski-Nisula Leo; Nevalainen Timo; Törmälä Pertti; Salenius Juha-Pekka
Biodegradable self-expanding poly-L/D-lactic acid vascular stent: a pilot study in canine and porcine iliac arteries.
Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 2004;11(6):712-8.
2004: Ashammakhi Nureddin; Törmälä Pertti
From past to present and future is today: from inert to multifunctional biomaterials.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2004;15(6):897.
2004: Ashammakhi Nureddin; Renier Dominique; Arnaud Eric; Marchac Daniel; Ninkovic Milomir; Donaway David; Jones Barry; Serlo Willy; Laurikainen Kari; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo
Successful use of biosorb osteofixation devices in 165 cranial and maxillofacial cases: a multicenter report.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2004;15(4):692-701; discussion 702.
2004: Tiainen Johanna; Soini Ylermi; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Self-reinforced polylactide/polyglycolide 80/20 screws take more than 1(1/2) years to resorb in rabbit cranial bone.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials 2004;70(1):49-55.
2004: Niiranen Henna; Pyhältö Tuomo; Rokkanen Pentti; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti
In vitro and in vivo behavior of self-reinforced bioabsorbable polymer and self-reinforced bioabsorbable polymer/bioactive glass composites.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A 2004;69(4):699-708.
2004: Saikku-Bäckström A; Tulamo R-M; Räihä J E; Pohjonen T; Toivonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Intramedullary fixation of femoral cortical osteotomies with interlocked biodegradable self-reinforced poly-96L/4D-lactide (SR-PLA96) nails.
Biomaterials 2004;25(13):2669-77.
2004: Ylikontiola Leena; Sundqvuist Kai; Sàndor George K B; Törmälä Pertti; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Self-reinforced bioresorbable poly-L/DL-lactide [SR-P(L/DL)LA] 70/30 miniplates and miniscrews are reliable for fixation of anterior mandibular fractures: a pilot study.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics 2004;97(3):312-7.
2004: Törmälä Pertti; Kellomäki Minna; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Suuronen Riitta
[From gold to tissue engineering, direction towards the optimal correction and replacement]
Duodecim; lääketieteellinen aikakauskirja 2004;120(16):1975-6.
2004: Veiranto Minna; Suokas Esa; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Törmälä Pertti
Novel bioabsorbable antibiotic releasing bone fracture fixation implants.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology 2004;553():197-208.
2004: Waris Eero; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Waris Ville; Serlo Willy; Suuronen Riitta; Törmälä Pertti; Konttinen Yrjö T; Santavirta Seppo
[Bioabsorbable devices in bone surgery]
Duodecim; lääketieteellinen aikakauskirja 2004;120(6):673-81.
2004: Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti
Processing of resorbable poly-alpha-hydroxy acids for use as tissue-engineering scaffolds.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) 2004;238():1-10.
2003: Uurto Ilkka; Juuti Hanne; Parkkinen Jyrki; Kellomäki Minna; Keski-Nisula Leo; Nevalainen Timo; Törmälä Pertti; Salenius Juha-Pekka
Requirements for quantitative analysis of intimal reaction in arteries treated with intraluminal stents.
Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists 2003;10(6):1110-6.
2003: Hietala Eeva-Maija; Maasilta Paula; Välimaa Tero; Harjula Ari L J; Törmälä Pertti; Salminen Ulla-Stina; Lassila Riitta
Platelet responses and coagulation activation on polylactide and heparin-polycaprolactone-L-lactide-coated polylactide stent struts.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A 2003;67(3):785-91.
2003: Ginsberg Gregory; Cope Constantin; Shah Janak; Martin Tanisha; Carty Anthony; Habecker Perry; Kaufmann Carol; Clerc Claude; Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Törmälä Pertti
In vivo evaluation of a new bioabsorbable self-expanding biliary stent.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy 2003;58(5):777-84.
2003: Laaksovirta Susanna; Välimaa Tero; Isotalo Taina; Törmälä Pertti; Talja Martti; Tammela Teuvo L J
Encrustation and strength retention properties of the self-expandable, biodegradable, self-reinforced L-lactide-glycolic acid co-polymer 80:20 spiral urethral stent in vitro.
The Journal of urology 2003;170(2 Pt 1):468-71.
2003: Waris Eero; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Happonen Harri; Raatikainen Timo; Kaarela Outi; Törmälä Pertti; Santavirta Seppo; Konttinen Yrjö T
Bioabsorbable miniplating versus metallic fixation for metacarpal fractures.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2003;(410):310-9.
2003: Ashammakhi Nureddin; Suuronen Riitta; Tiainen Johanna; Törmälä Pertii; Waris Timo
Spotlight on naturally absorbable osteofixation devices.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2003;14(2):247-59.
2003: Leinonen Sanna; Tiainen Johanna; Kellomäki Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ninkovic Milomir; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Holding power of bioabsorbable self-reinforced poly-L/DL-lactide 70/30 tacks and miniscrews in human cadaver bone.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2003;14(2):171-5.
2003: Vaajanen Anu; Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Isotalo Taina; Törmälä Pertti; Tammela Teuvo L J; Talja Martti
Expansion and fixation properties of a new braided biodegradable urethral stent: an experimental study in the rabbit.
The Journal of urology 2003;169(3):1171-4.
2003: Serlo Willy; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Länsman Satu; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo
A new technique for correction of trigonocephaly using bioabsorbable osteofixation tacks and plates and a novel tack-shooter.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2003;14(1):92-6.
2003: Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Clerc Claude; Törmälä Pertti
Theoretical and experimental evaluation of the radial force of self-expanding braided bioabsorbable stents.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 2003;14(7):677-87.
2003: Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Clerc Claude; Törmälä Pertti
Mechanical properties and in vitro degradation of self-reinforced radiopaque bioresorbable polylactide fibres.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 2003;14(7):665-76.
2003: Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Clerc Claude; Reinikainen Raija; Törmälä Pertti
Mechanical properties and in vitro degradation of bioabsorbable self-expanding braided stents.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 2003;14(3):255-66.
2002: Veiranto M; Törmälä P; Suokas E
In vitro mechanical and drug release properties of bioabsorbable ciprofloxacin containing and neat self-reinforced P(L/DL)LA 70/30 fixation screws.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2002;13(12):1259-63.
2002: Isotalo T; Talja M; Välimaa T; Törmälä P; Tammela T L J
A bioabsorbable self-expandable, self-reinforced poly-L-lactic acid urethral stent for recurrent urethral strictures: long-term results.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 2002;16(10):759-62.
2002: Haltia Anna-Maija; Lähteenkorva Kimmo; Törmälä Pertti; Helminen Antti; Tuominen Jukka; Seppälä Jukka; Veittola Sinikka; Ahvenlammi Jarno
Self-reinforcement and hydrolytic degradation of amorphous lactic acid based poly(ester-amide), and of its composite with sol-gel derived fibers.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2002;13(10):903-9.
2002: Waris Eero; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Raatikainen Timo; Törmälä Pertti; Santavirta Seppo; Konttinen Yrjö T
Self-reinforced bioabsorbable versus metallic fixation systems for metacarpal and phalangeal fractures: a biomechanical study.
The Journal of hand surgery 2002;27(5):902-9.
2002: Spanio Stefano; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Ilomäki Jouko; Välimaa Tero; Rainer Christian; Waris Timo; Törmälä Pertti; Ninkovic Milomir
Use of new bioabsorbable tacks and a tackshooter in cranial bone osteofixation saves operative time.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2002;13(5):693-6; discussion 697.
2002: Vesala Anna-Liisa; Kallioinen Matti; Törmälä Pertti; Kellomäki Minna; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Bone tissue engineering: treatment of cranial bone defects in rabbits using self-reinforced poly-L,D-lactide 96/4 sheets.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2002;13(5):607-13.
2002: Multanen Markku; Tammela Teuvo L J; Laurila Marita; Seppälä Jukka; Välimaa Tero; Törmälä Pertti; Talja Martti
Biocompatibility, encrustation and biodegradation of ofloxacine and silver nitrate coated poly-L-lactic acid stents in rabbit urethra.
Urological research 2002;30(4):227-32.
2002: Länsman S; Serlo W; Linna O; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Waris T; Ashammakhi N
Treatment of pectus excavatum with bioabsorbable polylactide plates: Preliminary results.
Journal of pediatric surgery 2002;37(9):1281-6.
2002: Tieline Laura; Puolakkainen Pauli; Pohjonen Timo; Rautavuori Jorma; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
The effect of transforming growth factor-beta1, released from a bioabsorbable self-reinforced polylactide pin, on a bone defect.
Biomaterials 2002;23(18):3817-23.
2002: Välimaa T; Laaksovirta S; Tammela T L J; Laippala P; Talja M; Isotalo T; Pétas A; Tarri K; Törmälä P
Viscoelastic memory and self-expansion of self-reinforced bioabsorbable stents.
Biomaterials 2002;23(17):3575-82.
2002: Ylinen P; Suuronen R; Taurio R; Törmälä P; Rokkanen Pentti
Use of hydroxylapatite/ polymer-composite in facial bone augmentation. An experimental study.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2002;31(4):405-9.
2002: Tiainen Johanna; Leinonen Sanna; Ilomäki Jouko; Suokas Esa; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Comparison of the pull-out forces of bioabsorbable polylactide/glycolide screws (Biosorb and Lactosorb) and tacks: a study on the stability of fixation in human cadaver parietal bones.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2002;13(4):538-43.
2002: Handolin Lauri; Pohjonen Timo; Partio Esa K; Arnala Ilkka; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
The effects of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on bioabsorbable self-reinforced poly L-lactide screws.
Biomaterials 2002;23(13):2733-6.
2002: Laaksovirta Susanna; Isotalo Taina; Talja Martti; Välimaa Tero; Törmälä Pertti; Tammela Teuvo L J
Interstitial laser coagulation and biodegradable self-expandable, self-reinforced poly-L-lactic and poly-L-glycolic copolymer spiral stent in the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 2002;16(5):311-5.
2002: Talja Martti; Multanen Markku; Välimaa Tero; Törmälä Pertti
Bioabsorbable SR-PLGA horn stent after antegrade endopyelotomy: a case report.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 2002;16(5):299-302.
2002: Mäkelä Pirkka; Pohjonen Timo; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Strength retention properties of self-reinforced poly L-lactide (SR-PLLA) sutures compared with polyglyconate (Maxon) and polydioxanone (PDS) sutures. An in vitro study.
Biomaterials 2002;23(12):2587-92.
2002: Tiainen Johanna; Veiranto Minna; Suokas Esa; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ninkovic Milomir; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Bioabsorbable ciprofloxacin-containing and plain self-reinforced polylactide-polyglycolide 80/20 screws: pullout strength properties in human cadaver parietal bones.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2002;13(3):427-33.
2002: Pihlajamäki Harri; Mäkelä E Antero; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Viljanen Janne; Pätiälä Hannu; Rokkanen Pentti; Pohjonen Timo; Törmälä Pertti; Joukainen Antti
Strength retention of drawn self-reinforced polyglycolide rods and fixation properties of the distal femoral osteotomies with these rods. An experimental study on rats.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2002;13(4):389-95.
2002: Serlo Willy; Ashammakhi Nureddin; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo
A new technique for cranial bone osteofixation: use of bioabsorbable tacks and plates to fix parietal bone split grafts used for reconstruction of a posttraumatic frontal bone defect.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2002;13(2):331-6.
2002: Leinonen Sanna; Suokas Esa; Veiranto Minna; Törmälä Pertti; Waris Timo; Ashammakhi Nureddin
Holding power of bioabsorbable ciprofloxacin-containing self-reinforced poly-L/DL-lactide 70/30 bioactive glass 13 miniscrews in human cadaver bone.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2002;13(2):212-8; discussion 219-23.
2002: Laaksovirta Susanna; Laurila Marita; Isotalo Taina; Välimaa Tero; Tammela Teuvo L J; Törmälä Pertti; Talja Martti
Rabbit muscle and urethral in situ biocompatibility properties of the self-reinforced L-lactide-glycolic acid copolymer 80: 20 spiral stent.
The Journal of urology 2002;167(3):1527-31.
2002: Nordström Pia; Pohjonen Timo; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Shear-load carrying capacities of the distal rat femora after osteotomy fixed with self-reinforced polyglycolic acid and poly-L-lactic acid pins.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2002;13(1):65-8.
2002: Kellomäki M; Paasimaa S; Grijpma D W; Kolppo K; Törmälä P
In vitro degradation of Polyactive 1000PEOT70PBT30 devices.
Biomaterials 2002;23(1):283-95.
2002: Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Clerc Claude; Virta Tuija; Törmälä Pertti
Effect of gamma, ethylene oxide, electron beam, and plasma sterilization on the behaviour of SR-PLLA fibres in vitro.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 2002;13(12):1325-36.
2002: Nuutinen Juha-Pekka; Välimaa Tero; Clerc Claude; Törmälä Pertti
Mechanical properties and in vitro degradation of bioresorbable knitted stents.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 2002;13(12):1313-23.
2002: Pyhältö Tuomo; Lapinsuo Matti; Pätiälä Hannu; Pelto Mika; Törmälä Pertti; Rokkanen Pentti
Fixation of distal femoral osteotomies with self-reinforced poly(desamino tyrosyl-tyrosine ethyl ester carbonate) rods: an experimental study on rats.
Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association 2002;7(5):549-56.
2002: Kellomäki M; Puumanen K; Ashammakhi N; Waris T; Paasimaa S; Törmälä P
Bioabsorbable laminated membranes for guided bone regeneration.
Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine 2002;10(3-4):165-72.
2002: Juutilainen T; Hirvensalo E; Partio E K; Pätiälä H; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Complications in the first 1,043 operations where self-reinforced poly-L-lactide implants were used solely for tissue fixation in orthopaedics and traumatology.
International orthopaedics 2002;26(2):122-5.
2001: Serlo W; Kaarela O I; Peltoniemi H H; Merikanto J; Ashammakhi N A; Lassila K; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Waris T H
Use of self-reinforced polylactide osteosynthesis devices in craniofacial surgery: a long-term follow-up study.
Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery / Nordisk plastikkirurgisk forening [and] Nordisk klubb for handkirurgi 2001;35(3):285-92.
2001: Nordström P; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Shear-load carrying capacity of cancellous bone after implantation of self-reinforced polyglycolic acid and poly-L-lactic acid pins: experimental study on rats.
Biomaterials 2001;22(18):2557-61.
2001: Laaksovirta S; Talja M; Välimaa T; Isotalo T; Törmälä P; Tammela T L
Expansion and bioabsorption of the self-reinforced lactic and glycolic acid copolymer prostatic spiral stent.
The Journal of urology 2001;166(3):919-22.
2001: Hietala E M; Salminen U S; Ståhls A; Välimaa T; Maasilta P; Törmälä P; Nieminen M S; Harjula A L
Biodegradation of the copolymeric polylactide stent. Long-term follow-up in a rabbit aorta model.
Journal of vascular research 2001;38(4):361-9.
2001: Isotalo T; Talja M; Hellström P; Perttilä I; Välimaa T; Törmälä P; Tammela T L
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study to investigate the effects of finasteride combined with a biodegradable self-reinforced poly L-lactic acid spiral stent in patients with urinary retention caused by bladder outlet obstruction from benign prostatic hyperplasia.
BJU international 2001;88(1):30-4.
2001: Ashammakhi N; Peltoniemi H; Waris E; Suuronen R; Serlo W; Kellomäki M; Törmälä P; Waris T
Developments in craniomaxillofacial surgery: use of self-reinforced bioabsorbable osteofixation devices.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery 2001;108(1):167-80.
2001: Multanen M; Talja M; Tammela T L; Seppälä J; Välimaa T; Järvi K; Törmälä P
Biocompatibility of silver nitrate and ofloxacine coated bioabsorbable SR-PLLA rods.
Urological research 2001;29(2):113-7.
2001: Nordström P; Pihlajamäki H; Toivonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Tissue response to polyglycolide and polylevolactide pins in osteotomized cancellous bone.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 2001;(382):247-57.
2001: Saikku-Bäckström A; Tulamo R M; Räihä J E; Kellomäki M; Toivonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Intramedullary fixation of cortical bone osteotomies with absorbable self-reinforced fibrillated poly-96L/4D-lactide (SR-PLA96) rods in rabbits.
Biomaterials 2001;22(1):33-43.
2001: Jukkala-Partio K; Pohjonen T; Laitinen O; Partio E K; Vasenius J; Toivonen T; Kinnunen J; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Biodegradation and strength retention of poly-L-lactide screws in vivo. An experimental long-term study in sheep.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 2001;90(3):219-24.
2001: Tielinen L; Manninen M; Puolakkainen P; Kellomäki M; Törmälä P; Rich J; Seppälä J; Rokkanen P
Inability of transforming growth factor-beta 1, combined with a bioabsorbable polymer paste, to promote healing of bone defects in the rat distal femur.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2001;121(4):191-6.
2001: Kangas J; Paasimaa S; Mäkelä P; Leppilahti J; Törmälä P; Waris T; Ashammakhi N
Comparison of strength properties of poly-L/D-lactide (PLDLA) 96/4 and polyglyconate (Maxon) sutures: in vitro, in the subcutis, and in the achilles tendon of rabbits.
Journal of biomedical materials research 2001;58(1):121-6.
2000: Multanen M; Talja M; Hallanvuo S; Siitonen A; Välimaa T; Tammela T L; Seppälä J; Törmälä P
Bacterial adherence to ofloxacin-blended polylactone-coated self-reinforced L-lactic acid polymer urological stents.
BJU international 2000;86(9):966-9.
2000: Rokkanen P U; Böstman O; Hirvensalo E; Mäkelä E A; Partio E K; Pätiälä H; Vainionpää S I; Vihtonen K; Törmälä P
Bioabsorbable fixation in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology.
Biomaterials 2000;21(24):2607-13.
2000: Kellomäki M; Niiranen H; Puumanen K; Ashammakhi N; Waris T; Törmälä P
Bioabsorbable scaffolds for guided bone regeneration and generation.
Biomaterials 2000;21(24):2495-505.
2000: Multanen M; Talja M; Hallanvuo S; Siitonen A; Välimaa T; Tammela T L; Seppälä J; Törmälä P
Bacterial adherence to silver nitrate coated poly-L-lactic acid urological stents in vitro.
Urological research 2000;28(5):327-31.
2000: Lumiaho J; Heino A; Pietiläinen T; Ala-Opas M; Talja M; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
The morphological, in situ effects of a self-reinforced bioabsorbable polylactide (SR-PLA 96) ureteric stent; an experimental study.
The Journal of urology 2000;164(4):1360-3.
2000: Serlo W; Ashammakhi N; Törmälä P; Waris T
A new technique for correction of trigonocephaly in an infant: application of an absorbable endocranial plate.
Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery 2000;16(9):595-7.
2000: Pétas A; Isotalo T; Talja M; Tammela T L; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
A randomised study to evaluate the efficacy of a biodegradable stent in the prevention of postoperative urinary retention after interstitial laser coagulation of the prostate.
Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology 2000;34(4):262-6.
2000: Kellomäki M; Heller J; Törmälä P
Processing and properties of two different poly (ortho esters).
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 2000;11(6):345-55.
2000: Isotalo T; Talja M; Välimaa T; Törmälä P; Tammela T L
A pilot study of a bioabsorbable self-reinforced poly L-lactic acid urethral stent combined with finasteride in the treatment of acute urinary retention from benign prostatic enlargement.
BJU international 2000;85(1):83-6.
2000: Joukainen A; Pihlajamäki H; Mäkelä E A; Ashammakhi N; Viljanen J; Pätiälä H; Kellomäki M; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Strength retention of self-reinforced drawn poly-L/DL-lactide 70/30 (SR-PLA70) rods and fixation properties of distal femoral osteotomies with these rods. An experimental study on rats.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 2000;11(12):1411-28.
2000: Kellomäki M; Paasimaa S; Törmälä P
Pliable polylactide plates for guided bone regeneration: manufacturing and in vitro.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine 2000;214(6):615-29.
2000: Törmälä P; Karhi O; Koho P; Tamminmäki M
A novel inserter instrument (Crossbow) for installation of self-reinforced bioabsorbable arrows into meniscus tissue.
Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA 2000;8(6):370-2.
2000: Jukkala-Partio K; Partio E K; Helevirta P; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Treatment of subcapital femoral neck fractures with bioabsorbable or metallic screw fixation. A preliminary report.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 2000;89(1):45-52.
1999: Niiranen H; Törmälä P
Bioabsorbable polymer plates coated with bioactive glass spheres.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 1999;10(12):707-10.
1999: Isotalo T; Alarakkola E; Talja M; Tammela T L; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
Biocompatibility testing of a new bioabsorbable X-ray positive SR-PLA 96/4 urethral stent.
The Journal of urology 1999;162(5):1764-7.
1999: Isotalo T; Halasz A; Talja M; Tammela T L; Paasimaa S; Törmälä P
Tissue biocompatibility of a new caprolactone-coated self-reinforced self-expandable poly-L-lactic acid bioabsorbable urethral stent.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 1999;13(7):525-30.
1999: Peltoniemi H H; Tulamo R M; Toivonen T; Hallikainen D; Törmälä P; Waris T
Biodegradable semirigid plate and miniscrew fixation compared with rigid titanium fixation in experimental calvarial osteotomy.
Journal of neurosurgery 1999;90(5):910-7.
1999: Isotalo T; Talja M; Tammela T L; Törmälä P; Paasimaa S; Andersson L
Cytotoxicity testing of a new caprolactone-coated self-expanding bioabsorbable self-reinforced poly-L-lactic acid urethral stent.
Urological research 1999;27(2):149-52.
1999: Lumiaho J; Heino A; Tunninen V; Ala-Opas M; Talja M; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
New bioabsorbable polylactide ureteral stent in the treatment of ureteral lesions: an experimental study.
Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 1999;13(2):107-12.
1999: Korpela A; Aarnio P; Sariola H; Törmälä P; Harjula A
Bioabsorbable self-reinforced poly-L-lactide, metallic, and silicone stents in the management of experimental tracheal stenosis.
Chest 1999;115(2):490-5.
1999: Saikku-Bäckström A; Tulamo R M; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Räihä J E; Rokkanen P
Material properties of absorbable self-reinforced fibrillated poly-96L/4 D-lactide (SR-PLA96) rods; a study in vitro and in vivo.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 1999;10(1):1-8.
1999: Mäkelä P A; Ruuskanen M; Ashammakhi N; Kallioinen M; Pohjonen T; Serlo W; Törmälä P; Waris T
Comparison of self-reinforced poly-L-lactide and steel wire in fixation of sternotomy in rabbits.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1999;88(4):318-21.
1999: Ashammakhi N; Papp A; Sayed R; Ruuskanen M; Kallioinen M; Kellomäki M; Waris T; Seppälä J; Törmälä P
Histological evaluation of poly(L-lactide/epsilon-caprolactone) membrane implanted subcutaneously in rats.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1999;88(4):313-7.
1999: Ruuskanen M; Ashammakhi N; Kallioinen M; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Waris T
Evaluation of self-reinforced polyglycolide membrane implanted in the subcutis of rabbits.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1999;88(4):308-12.
1999: Pirhonen E; Kaikkonen A; Helevirta P; Pohjonen T; Tamminmäki M; Törmälä P
Development of a bioabsorbable suture anchor.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1999;48(6):875-80.
1999: Heino A; Naukkarinen A; Pietiläinen T; Merasto M E; Törmälä P; Pohjonen T; Mäkelä E A
Application of a self-reinforced polyglycolic acid (SR-PGA) membrane to the closure of an abdominal fascial defect in rats.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1999;48(5):596-601.
1999: Kettunen J; Mäkelä A; Miettinen H; Nevalainen T; Heikkilä M; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Fixation of distal femoral osteotomy with an intramedullary rod: early failure of carbon fibre composite implant in rabbits.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 1999;10(7):715-28.
1999: Kettunen J; Mäkelä A; Miettinen H; Nevalainen T; Heikkilä M; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Fixation of femoral shaft osteotomy with an intramedullary composite rod: an experimental study on dogs with a two-year follow-up.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 1999;10(1):33-45.
1998: Isotalo T; Tammela T L; Talja M; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
A bioabsorbable self-expandable, self-reinforced poly-l-lactic acid urethral stent for recurrent urethral strictures: a preliminary report.
The Journal of urology 1998;160(6 Pt 1):2033-6.
1998: Kettunen J; Mäkelä A; Miettinen H; Nevalainen T; Heikkilä M; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
The effect of an intramedullary carbon-fiber-reinforced liquid crystalline polymer implant on bone: an experimental study on rabbits.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1998;42(3):407-11.
1998: Korpela A; Aarnio P; Sariola H; Törmälä P; Harjula A
Comparison of tissue reactions in the tracheal mucosa surrounding a bioabsorbable and silicone airway stents.
The Annals of thoracic surgery 1998;66(5):1772-6.
1998: Tielinen L; Manninen M; Puolakkainen P; Pihlajamäki H; Pohjonen T; Rautavuori J; Törmälä P
Polylactide pin with transforming growth factor beta 1 in delayed osteotomy fixation.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1998;(355):312-22.
1998: Kettunen J; Mäkelä E A; Miettinen H; Nevalainen T; Heikkilä M; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Mechanical properties and strength retention of carbon fibre-reinforced liquid crystalline polymer (LCP/CF) composite: an experimental study on rabbits.
Biomaterials 1998;19(14):1219-28.
1998: Peltoniemi H H; Tulamo R M; Toivonen T; Pihlajamäki H K; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Waris T
Intraosseous plating: a new method for biodegradable osteofixation in craniofacial surgery.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 1998;9(2):171-6.
1998: Vasenius J; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Penttilä A; Rokkanen P
Initial stability of femoral neck osteosynthesis with absorbable self-reinforced poly-L-lactide (SR-PLLA) and metallic screws: a comparative study on 21 cadavers.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1998;39(2):171-5.
1998: Peltoniemi H H; Tulamo R M; Pihlajamäki H K; Kallioinen M; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P U; Waris T
Consolidation of craniotomy lines after resorbable polylactide and titanium plating: a comparative experimental study in sheep.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery 1998;101(1):123-33.
1998: Törmälä P; Pohjonen T; Rokkanen P
Bioabsorbable polymers: materials technology and surgical applications.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine 1998;212(2):101-11.
1998: Nordström P; Pihlajamäki H; Toivonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Tissue response to polyglycolide and polylactide pins in cancellous bone.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 1998;117(4-5):197-204.
1997: Pétas A; Kärkkäinen P; Talja M; Taari K; Laato M; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
Effects of biodegradable self-reinforced polyglycolic acid, poly-DL-lactic acid and stainless-steel spiral stents on uroepithelium after Nd:YAG laser irradiation of the canine prostate.
British journal of urology 1997;80(6):903-7.
1997: Peltoniemi H H; Ahovuo J; Tulamo R M; Törmälä P; Waris T
Biodegradable and titanium plating in experimental craniotomies: a radiographic follow-up study.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery 1997;8(6):446-51; discussion 452-3.
1997: Pétas A; Talja M; Tammela T L; Taari K; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
The biodegradable self-reinforced poly-DL-lactic acid spiral stent compared with a suprapubic catheter in the treatment of post-operative urinary retention after visual laser ablation of the prostate.
British journal of urology 1997;80(3):439-43.
1997: Pohjonen T; Helevirta P; Törmälä P; Koskikare K; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P
Strength retention of self-reinforced poly-L-lactide screws. A comparison of compression moulded and machine cut screws.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine 1997;8(5):311-20.
1997: Viljanen J T; Pihlajamäki H K; Törmälä P O; Rokkanen P U
Comparison of the tissue response to absorbable self-reinforced polylactide screws and metallic screws in the fixation of cancellous bone osteotomies: an experimental study on the rabbit distal femur.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997;15(3):398-407.
1997: Jukkala-Partio K; Laitinen O; Partio E K; Vasenius J; Vainionpää S; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Comparison of the fixation of subcapital femoral neck osteotomies with absorbable self-reinforced poly-L-lactide lag-screws or metallic screws in sheep.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997;15(1):124-7.
1997: Pétas A; Talja M; Tammela T; Taari K; Lehtoranta K; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
A randomized study to compare biodegradable self-reinforced polyglycolic acid spiral stents to suprapubic and indwelling catheters after visual laser ablation of the prostate.
The Journal of urology 1997;157(1):173-6.
1997: Koskikare K; Hirvensalo E; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Lob G
Fixation of osteotomies of the distal femur with absorbable, self-reinforced, poly-L-lactide plates. An experimental study on rabbits.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 1997;116(6-7):352-6.
1997: Viljanen J; Pihlajamäki H; Majola A; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Absorbable polylactide pins versus metallic Kirschner wires in the fixation of cancellous bone osteotomies in rats.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1997;86(1):66-73.
1996: Koskikare K; Hirvensalo E; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Lob G
Intraosseous plating with absorbable self-reinforced poly-L-lactide plates in the fixation of distal femoral osteotomies on rabbits.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1996;30(4):417-21.
1996: Rokkanen P; Böstman O; Vainionpää S; Makela E A; Hirvensalo E; Partio E K; Vihtonen K; Pätiälä H; Törmälä P
Absorbable devices in the fixation of fractures.
The Journal of trauma 1996;40(3 Suppl):S123-7.
1996: Heino A; Naukkarinen A; Kulju T; Törmälä P; Pohjonen T; Mäkelä E A
Characteristics of poly(L-)lactic acid suture applied to fascial closure in rats.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1996;30(2):187-92.
1996: Sinisaari I; Pätiälä H; Böstman O; Mäkelä E A; Hirvensalo E; Partio E K; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Metallic or absorbable implants for ankle fractures: a comparative study of infections in 3,111 cases.
Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica 1996;67(1):16-8.
1996: Juutilainen T; Vihtonen K; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Reinsertion of the ruptured ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb with an absorbable self-reinforced polylactide mini tack.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1996;85(4):364-8.
1996: Tammela T L; Talja M; Petas A; Välimaa T; Törmälä P
Bioabsorbable spiral stents in the urethra.
Scandinavian journal of urology and nephrology. Supplementum 1996;179():97-100.
1995: Talja M; Tammela T; Petas A; Välimaa T; Taari K; Viherkoski E; Törmälä P
Biodegradable self-reinforced polyglycolic acid spiral stent in prevention of postoperative urinary retention after visual laser ablation of the prostate-laser prostatectomy.
The Journal of urology 1995;154(6):2089-92.
1995: Viljanen J; Kinnunen J; Bondestam S; Majola A; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Bone changes after experimental osteotomies fixed with absorbable self-reinforced poly-L-lactide screws or metallic screws studied by plain radiographs, quantitative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Biomaterials 1995;16(17):1353-8.
1995: Ashammakhi N; Mäkelä E A; Vihtonen K; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Effect of self-reinforced polyglycolide membranes on cortical bone: an experimental study on rats.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1995;29(6):687-94.
1995: Ashammakhi N; Mäkelä E A; Vihtonen K; Rokkanen P; Kuisma H; Törmälä P
Strength retention of self-reinforced polyglycolide membrane: an experimental study.
Biomaterials 1995;16(2):135-8.
1995: Ashammakhi N; Mäkelä E A; Vihtonen K; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Repair of bone defects with absorbable membranes. A study on rabbits.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1995;84(3):309-15.
1995: Juutilainen T; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Biodegradable wire fixation in olecranon and patella fractures combined with biodegradable screws or plugs and compared with metallic fixation.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 1995;114(6):319-23.
1994: Ruuskanen M M; Virtanen M K; Tuominen H; Törmälä P; Waris T
Generation of cartilage from auricular and rib free perichondrial grafts around a self-reinforced polyglycolic acid mould in rabbits.
Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery / Nordisk plastikkirurgisk forening [and] Nordisk klubb for handkirurgi 1994;28(2):81-6.
1994: Pihlajamäki H; Böstman O; Manninen M; Päivärinta U; Taurio R; Tamminmäki M; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Shear strength of a distal rabbit femur during consolidation of an osteotomy fixed with a polylactide expansion plug.
Biomaterials 1994;15(4):257-61.
1994: Pihlajamäki H; Böstman O; Manninen M; Päivärinta U; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Absorbable plugs of self-reinforced poly-L-lactic acid in the internal fixation of rabbit distal femoral osteotomies.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1994;(298):277-85.
1994: Lautiainen I; Miettinen H; Mäkelä A; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Early effects of the self-reinforced PGA implant on a growing bone: an experimental study on growing rats.
Clinical materials 1994;17(4):197-201.
1994: Tarvainen U T; Tunturi T O; Paronen I; Lauslahti K R; Lehtinen E T; Rokkanen P U; Rautavuori J; Törmälä P; Pätiälä H V
Glassy carbon implant as a bone graft substitute: an experimental study on rabbits.
Clinical materials 1994;17(2):93-8.
1994: Vasenius J; Helevirta P; Kuisma H; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Absorbable self-reinforced polyglycolide (SR-PGA) screws for the fixation of fractures and osteotomies: strength and strength retention in vitro and in vivo.
Clinical materials 1994;17(3):119-23.
1994: Ashammakhi N; Mäkelä A; Vihtonen K; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Absorbable membranes for bone repair: an experimental study on rabbits.
Clinical materials 1994;17(3):113-8.
1994: Pihlajamäki H; Böstman O; Hirvensalo E; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
A biodegradable expansion plug for the fixation of fractures of the medial malleolus.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1994;83(1):49-54.
1994: Antikainen T; Kallioinen M; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Waris T; Serlo W
Polyglycolic acid membrane interpositioning for the prevention of skull deformity following experimental craniosynostosis.
Pediatric neurosurgery 1994;21(1):77-82.
1994: Antikainen T; Pernu H; Törmälä P; Kallioinen M; Waris T; Serlo W
Development of the neurocranium after transsutural fixing by new, resorbable poly-L-lactide miniplates. A comparison to fixing with the common titanium miniplates.
Acta neurochirurgica 1994;128(1-4):26-31.
1994: Ashammakhi N; Mäkelä E A; Vihtonen K; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
The effect of absorbable self-reinforced polyglycolide membrane on metaphyseal bone. An experimental study on rats.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1994;83(4):328-34.
1993: Kemppainen E; Talja M; Riihelä M; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Alfthan O
A bioresorbable urethral stent. An experimental study.
Urological research 1993;21(3):235-8.
1993: Vihtonen K; Juutilainen T; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Reinsertion of the ruptured ulnar collateral ligament of the metacarpophalangeal joint with an absorbable self-reinforced polylactide tack.
Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland) 1993;18(2):200-3.
1993: Böstman O; Mäkelä E A; Södergård J; Hirvensalo E; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Absorbable polyglycolide pins in internal fixation of fractures in children.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics 1993;13(2):242-5.
1993: Hirvensalo E; Böstman O; Partio E; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Fracture of the humeral capitellum fixed with absorbable polyglycolide pins. 1-year follow-up of 8 adults.
Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica 1993;64(1):85-6.
1993: Päivärinta U; Böstman O; Majola A; Toivonen T; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Intraosseous cellular response to biodegradable fracture fixation screws made of polyglycolide or polylactide.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 1993;112(2):71-4.
1993: Vasenius J; Laitinen O; Pohjonen T; Vainionpää S; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Fixation of subcapital femoral osteotomies by poly-L-lactic acid pins. An experimental study in sheep.
International orthopaedics 1993;17(3):144-7.
1993: Laitinen O; Pohjonen T; Törmälä P; Saarelainen K; Vasenius J; Rokkanen P; Vainionpää S
Mechanical properties of biodegradable poly-L-lactide ligament augmentation device in experimental anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 1993;112(6):270-4.
1992: Pihlajamäki H; Böstman O; Hirvensalo E; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Absorbable pins of self-reinforced poly-L-lactic acid for fixation of fractures and osteotomies.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 1992;74(6):853-7.
1992: Mäkelä E A; Böstman O; Kekomäki M; Södergård J; Vainio J; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Biodegradable fixation of distal humeral physeal fractures.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1992;(283):237-43.
1992: Partio E K; Merikanto J; Heikkilä J T; Ylinen P; Mäkelä E A; Vainio J; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Totally absorbable screws in fixation of subtalar extra articular arthrodesis in children with spastic neuromuscular disease: preliminary report of a randomized prospective study of fourteen arthrodeses fixed with absorbable or metallic screws.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics 1992;12(5):646-50.
1992: Manninen M J; Päivärinta U; Taurio R; Törmälä P; Suuronen R; Räihä J; Rokkanen P; Pätiälä H
Polylactide screws in the fixation of olecranon osteotomies. A mechanical study in sheep.
Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica 1992;63(4):437-42.
1992: Partio E K; Hirvensalo E; Partio E; Pelttari S; Jukkala-Partio K; Böstman O; Hänninen A; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Talocrural arthrodesis with absorbable screws, 12 cases followed for 1 year.
Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica 1992;63(2):170-2.
1992: Vasenius J; Majola A; Miettinen E L; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Do intramedullary rods of self-reinforced poly-L-lactide or poly-DL/L-lactide cause lactic acid acidosis in rabbits?
Clinical materials 1992;10(4):213-8.
1992: Suuronen R; Pohjonen T; Wessman L; Törmälä P; Vainionpää S
New generation biodegradable plate for fracture fixation: comparison of bending strengths of mandibular osteotomies fixed with absorbable self-reinforced multi-layer poly-l-lactide plates and metallic plates--an experimental study in sheep.
Clinical materials 1992;9(2):77-84.
1992: Miettinen H; Mäkelä A; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P; Vainio J
Fixation of diaphyseal femoral osteotomy with self-reinforced biodegradable intramedullary implants: an experimental study on growing dogs.
Clinical materials 1992;9(1):31-6.
1992: Majola A; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Vasenius J; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Intramedullary fixation of cortical bone osteotomies with self-reinforced polylactic rods in rabbits.
International orthopaedics 1992;16(1):101-8.
1992: Lapinsuo M; Pätiälä H; Sammaljärvi E; Majola A; Taurio R; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Holding power of metallic screws in cancellous bone and metallic plates in cortical bone. An experimental study on rabbits using polymethylmethacrylate and bone graft as supporting material.
Annales chirurgiae et gynaecologiae 1992;81(4):378-82.
1992: Laitinen O; Törmälä P; Taurio R; Skutnabb K; Saarelainen K; Iivonen T; Vainionpää S
Mechanical properties of biodegradable ligament augmentation device of poly(L-lactide) in vitro and in vivo.
Biomaterials 1992;13(14):1012-6.
1992: Partio E K; Hirvensalo E; Böstman O; Pätiälä H; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen R; Helevirta P; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
[Absorbable rods and screws: a new method of fixation for fractures of the olecranon]
International orthopaedics 1992;16(3):250-4.
1992: Miettinen H; Mäkelä E A; Vainio J; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
The effect of an intramedullary self-reinforced poly-L-lactide (SR-PLLA) implant on growing bone with special reference to fixation properties. An experimental study on growing rabbits.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 1992;3(6):443-50.
1992: Miettinen H; Mäkelä E A; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Fixation of femoral shaft osteotomy with intramedullary metallic or absorbable rod: an experimental study on growing dogs.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 1992;4(2):135-43.
1992: Miettinen H; Mäkelä E A; Vainio J; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
The effect of an intramedullary biodegradable self-reinforced polyglycolic acid implant on tubular bone. An experimental study on growing dogs.
Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition 1992;3(6):435-42.
1992: Antikainen T; Ruuskanen M; Taurio R; Kallioinen M; Serlo W; Törmälä P; Waris T
Polylactide and polyglycolic acid-reinforced coralline hydroxy-apatite for the reconstruction of cranial bone defects in the rabbit.
Acta neurochirurgica 1992;117(1-2):59-62.
1992: Partio E K; Böstman O; Hirvensalo E; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Pätiälä H; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Self-reinforced absorbable screws in the fixation of displaced ankle fractures: a prospective clinical study of 152 patients.
Journal of orthopaedic trauma 1992;6(2):209-15.
1991: Böstman O; Hirvensalo E; Partio E; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Impact of the use of absorbable fracture fixation implants on consumption of hospital resources and economic costs.
The Journal of trauma 1991;31(10):1400-3.
1991: Majola A; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mero M; Vasenius J; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Absorption, biocompatibility, and fixation properties of polylactic acid in bone tissue: an experimental study in rats.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1991;(268):260-9.
1991: Hirvensalo E; Böstman O; Törmälä P; Vainionpää S; Rokkanen P
Chevron osteotomy fixed with absorbable polyglycolide pins.
Foot & ankle 1991;11(4):212-8.
1991: Törmälä P; Vasenius J; Vainionpää S; Laiho J; Pohjonen T; Rokkanen P
Ultra-high-strength absorbable self-reinforced polyglycolide (SR-PGA) composite rods for internal fixation of bone fractures: in vitro and in vivo study.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1991;25(1):1-22.
1991: Ylinen P; Kinnunen J; Laasonen E M; Lamminen A; Vainionpää S; Raekallio M; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Lumbar spine interbody fusion with reinforced hydroxyapatite implants.
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 1991;110(5):250-6.
1991: Ruuskanen M M; Kallioinen M J; Kaarela O I; Laiho J A; Törmälä P O; Waris T J
The role of polyglycolic acid rods in the regeneration of cartilage from perichondrium in rabbits.
Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery / Nordisk plastikkirurgisk forening [and] Nordisk klubb for handkirurgi 1991;25(1):15-8.
1990: Vasenius J; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mero M; Mäkelä A; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
A histomorphological study on self-reinforced polyglycolide (SR-PGA) osteosynthesis implants coated with slowly absorbable polymers.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1990;24(12):1615-35.
1990: Vasenius J; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mäkelä A; Rokkanen P; Mero M; Törmälä P
Comparison of in vitro hydrolysis, subcutaneous and intramedullary implantation to evaluate the strength retention of absorbable osteosynthesis implants.
Biomaterials 1990;11(7):501-4.
1990: Mäkelä E A; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mero M; Laiho J; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Healing of physeal fracture after fixation with biodegradable self-reinforced polyglycolic acid pins. An experimental study on growing rabbits.
Clinical materials 1990;5(1):1-12.
1989: Böstman O; Mäkelä E A; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Transphyseal fracture fixation using biodegradable pins.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 1989;71(4):706-7.
1989: Mäkelä E A; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mero M; Helevirta P; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
The effect of a penetrating biodegradable implant on the growth plate. An experimental study on growing rabbits with special reference to polydioxanone.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1989;(241):300-8.
1989: Böstman O; Hirvensalo E; Vainionpää S; Mäkelä A; Vihtonen K; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Ankle fractures treated using biodegradable internal fixation.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1989;(238):195-203.
1988: Axelson P; Räihä J; Sittnikow K; Skutnabb K; Mero M; Vainionpää S; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
The use of biodegradable implants in the fixation of small animal cancellous bone fractures.
Acta veterinaria Scandinavica 1988;29(3-4):469-76.
1987: Böstman O; Vainionpää S; Hirvensalo E; Mäkelä A; Vihtonen K; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
Biodegradable internal fixation for malleolar fractures. A prospective randomised trial.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume 1987;69(4):615-9.
1987: Mäkelä E A; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mero M; Laiho J; Törmälä P; Rokkanen P
The effect of a penetrating biodegradable implant on the epiphyseal plate: an experimental study on growing rabbits with special regard to polyglactin 910.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics 1987;7(4):415-20.
1987: Vainionpää S; Kilpikari J; Laiho J; Helevirta P; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P
Strength and strength retention in vitro, of absorbable, self-reinforced polyglycolide (PGA) rods for fracture fixation.
Biomaterials 1987;8(1):46-8.
1987: Törmälä P; Vainionpää S; Kilpikari J; Rokkanen P
The effects of fibre reinforcement and gold plating on the flexural and tensile strength of PGA/PLA copolymer materials in vitro.
Biomaterials 1987;8(1):42-5.
1986: Kilpikari J; Lapinsuo M; Törmälä P; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P
Bonding strength of alkyl-2-cyanoacrylates to bone in vitro.
Journal of biomedical materials research 1986;20(8):1095-102.
1986: Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mero M; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Kilpikari J; Törmälä P
Biodegradable fixation of rabbit osteotomies.
Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica 1986;57(3):237-9.
1986: Lapinsuo M; Kilpikari J; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Törmälä P; Lehtinen E
Experimental osteotomy fixed with composite resins.
Archives of orthopaedic and traumatic surgery. Archiv für orthopädische und Unfall-Chirurgie 1986;105(4):193-6.
1986: Vihtonen K; Vainionpää S; Mero M; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Kilpikari J; Törmälä P
Fixation of experimental osteotomies of the distal femur in rabbits with bone cement and cyanoacrylate.
Archives of orthopaedic and traumatic surgery. Archiv für orthopädische und Unfall-Chirurgie 1986;105(3):133-6.
1986: Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Mero M; Pätiälä H; Rokkanen P; Kilpikari J; Törmälä P
Fixation of experimental osteotomies of the distal femur of rabbits with biodegradable material.
Archives of orthopaedic and traumatic surgery. Archiv für orthopädische und Unfall-Chirurgie 1986;106(1):1-4.
1985: Rokkanen P; Böstman O; Vainionpää S; Vihtonen K; Törmälä P; Laiho J; Kilpikari J; Tamminmäki M
Biodegradable implants in fracture fixation: early results of treatment of fractures of the ankle.
Lancet 1985;1(8443):1422-4.

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