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Metallic implants used in foot surgery

T J Chang1, M B Werd, C Hovelsen

  • 1California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, USA.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|July 1, 1995
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Metallic implants offer surgical benefits but can corrode and cause adverse reactions. Research focuses on biocompatible materials like titanium alloys to improve long-term patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Materials Engineering

Background:

  • Metallic materials are crucial in modern surgery, with expanding applications in podiatry.
  • Long-term effects of metallic implants at local and distant sites require further investigation.
  • All metallic implants are susceptible to corrosion within the human body.

Observation:

  • Reactive metallic components in younger patients may pose risks due to potential tumor development.
  • Implant removal should be considered when devices are no longer functional.
  • Stainless steel and alloys containing nickel, cobalt-chrome, and vanadium exhibit higher antigenicity and tissue reactivity.

Findings:

  • Titanium alloys demonstrate superior inertness compared to other metallic materials.

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  • Biocompatibility increases with a reduced number of elements in a metal alloy.
  • Commercially pure titanium and titanium-niobium alloys show promise for enhanced chemical inertness.

    • Implications:

    • Future research aims to identify universally biocompatible implant materials.
    • Minimizing reactive and antigenic elements in implants is key to reducing adverse reactions.
    • Selecting less reactive materials, such as titanium alloys, is recommended for implantation.