| abstract |
Provided herein are methods of making oriented polymer tubes, such as biodegradable polymer tubes suitable for in vivo use. The disclosed method universally provides an alternative to the typical extrusion / expansion method of making oriented polymer tubes for such applications. Advantageously, the disclosed method can provide a more homogeneous molecular orientation of the crystallizable polymer within the tube wall, which will impart enhanced strength (eg, resistance to compression) and toughness to such polymer tubes. You can. |