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Porous Tantalum and Titanium in Orthopedics: A Review
Qing Han1, Chenyu Wang1, Hao Chen1
1Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
|January 6, 2021
Summary
This review explores porous titanium and tantalum for orthopedic implants, detailing manufacturing methods and clinical applications. Future directions focus on bionic designs and enhanced surface properties for improved bone reconstruction.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Orthopedic Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Porous metals, particularly titanium and tantalum, offer high biocompatibility and low Young's modulus crucial for orthopedic applications.
- These materials have a long history of study and application in orthopedics due to their excellent biomechanical properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review manufacturing methods and clinical applications of porous titanium and tantalum in orthopedics.
- To discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current porous metal implants from a clinical perspective.
- To outline future research directions based on clinical needs and advancements in additive manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on porous metal manufacturing techniques.
- Summary of clinical applications across various orthopedic sites.
- Analysis of implant performance, strengths, and weaknesses in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Introduction to diverse manufacturing methods for porous titanium and tantalum.
- Summary of applications in different body parts, highlighting clinical strengths and limitations.
- Discussion of research progress in areas like gradient structures, surface modification, and functional compound systems.
Conclusions:
- Future orthopedic porous metal development should prioritize controllable bionic designs for macroscopic and microscopic structures to meet bone reconstruction demands.
- Surface modification and functional compound systems are essential for enhancing cell proliferation, antimicrobial, and antineoplastic properties of implants.
- Additive manufacturing advancements will drive innovation in creating sophisticated porous metal implants for orthopedics.
