Futuristic medical implants using bioresorbable materials and devices

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science

Background:

• Implantable medical devices monitor physical parameters, deliver drugs, and act as stents.
• Current devices use biocompatible but non-degradable materials, necessitating retrieval surgeries.
• Bioresorbable materials offer a solution by degrading in vivo, avoiding removal procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review state-of-the-art advances in bioresorbable implantable devices.
• To discuss materials, fabrication techniques, and clinical applications.
• To highlight the benefits of eliminating retrieval operations.

Main Methods:

• Review of bioresorbable materials including magnesium, silicon, silk, and synthetic polymers.
• Overview of fabrication processes for pressure, temperature, electrical, and chemical sensors.
• Discussion of applications in biomedical engineering.

Main Results:

• Identification of various bioresorbable materials suitable for implantable devices.
• Description of fabrication techniques for creating functional bioresorbable sensors.
• Exploration of diverse clinical applications for these devices.

Conclusions:

• Bioresorbable implantable devices represent a significant advancement in medical technology.
• These devices offer a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional implants by avoiding retrieval surgeries.
• Further research in materials and fabrication will expand their clinical utility.