Orthopedic applications of biomaterials in human bodies
Select one body part to discover which biomaterials can be used in different treatments.
BONES
Bone defects filler
Caps
Bioglass
Polymer ceramic composites
Tissue engineered polymeric scaffold
Bone substitution, repair of bone fractures
Biodegradable polymers Hydroxyapatite ceramics
Bone graft
Hydroxyapatite ceramics
Bone cement:
Acrylic
Self-polymerizing PMMA
Cartilage
Biodegradable polymers
TEETH
Dental applications:
high-density Zirconia ceramics, Alumina ceramics, Glass ceramics
SPINE
Spacer in intervertebral artificial disc replacement:
Polyethylene
Spine surgery
Carbon fibers + polymer composites
Bioresorbable polymer
Intervertebral disc
Biodegradable polymers
HIP
Total hip replacement:
Carbon fibers + polymer composite
Femoral heads of hip prostheses
Aluminum, Zirconia
Hip prosthesis:
cemented prosthesis + a stem made of stainless steel
KNEE
Liner of acetabular cups:
Polyethylen
knee arthroplasties:
Polyethylen
Meniscus
Biodegradable polymers
Patellar component:
Polyethylen
Tibial insert:
Polyethylen