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Regarding biodegradable screws

2018-01-10 12:06:52
Is it useful using biodegradable screws for ACL surgery...how much does it cost per piece. Or any cheaper treatment is there.
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They are good option for fixing graft to bone. Indian once can cost you around 10-14k, and foreign ones should cost you around 17k, but it all depends on the institution that you are being operated in.

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