Until recently implants, like diamonds, lasted forever. And the same happened with the stents, a kind of tubes designed to unclog blood vessels that could cause problems, especially metallic ones.
For some time now, cardiologists, traumatologists and other specialists have chosen to use resorbable implants, made with biodegradable polymers such as polylactic acid. The body itself eliminates them within two years or less … and without side effects.
The latest invention in this regard is a cordless implant that accelerates the recovery of damaged nerve tissue. Its creators have put it to the test in rats undergoing an operation that affected their legs. They placed an ultra-thin device that sent electrical pulses to promote the growth of new nerves, and after two weeks, it was naturally assimilated by the rodent's body.
