n. 1  The act or process of dividing. 2  Cell division. 3  The operation of determining how many times one quantity is contained in another; the inverse of multiplication.
Research is looking at implant reconstruction with a tissue expander using a dermal matrix product to cover the implant compared to using skin and muscle to cover the implant. The dermal matrix essentially forms a âslingâ that helps form a pocket and support the lower portion of the implant, holding it in position.
1 Total metal-on-metal implants where the replacement ball is less than 36mm wide. 2  A particular range of hip replacements called DePuy ASR â these hip replacements were recalled by their manufacturer, DePuy, in 2010 because of high failure rates. 3  The company made three types of ASR implant.