Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has gradually become the mainstream material for preparing
orthopedic implants due to its similar elastic modulus to human bone, high strength …

Background Bone regeneration involves various complex biological processes. Many
experiments have been performed using biomaterials in vivo and in vitro to promote and …

Calcium phosphates (CaPs) are the most widely used bone substitutes in bone tissue
engineering due to their compositional similarities to bone mineral and excellent …

Since various interactions among cells, surrounding tissues and implanted biomaterials
always occur at their interfaces, the surface properties of potential implants appear to be of …

Infection in primary total joint prostheses is estimated to occur in up to 3% of all surgery. As a
measure to improve the antimicrobial properties of implant materials silver (Ag) was …

Prevention of implant-associated infections has been one of the main challenges in
orthopaedic surgery. This challenge is further complicated by the concern over the …

The mechanical and biological properties of bone implants need to be optimal to form a
quick and firm connection with the surrounding environment in load bearing applications …

Additive manufacturing is strongly stimulated by upcoming laser technologies especially in
the field of direct metal laser fabrication (DMLF). The main driving force of rapid prototyping …

A The present overview describes various production techniques for biocompatible calcium
orthophosphate (abbreviated as CaPO4) deposits (coatings, films and layers) on the …

Composite orthopaedic coatings with antibacterial capability containing chitosan, Bioglass®
particles (9.8 μm) and silver nanoparticles (Ag-np) were fabricated using a single-step …