Analytical review on the biocompatibility of surface-treated Ti-alloys for joint replacement applications.

Expert Rev Med Devices

Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT, Bhopal, India.

Published: September 2022

Introduction: With the advancement of joint replacements such as total hip replacement (THR), Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used as implant materials. The bearing surface of Ti improves the longevity of implants. In this perception, researchers design a Ti-alloy that increases the wear and corrosion resistance to enhance osteogenesis and mechanical stability.

Areas Covered: : This paper is dedicated to finding the major causes of the failure of THR. Further, this paper provides an overview of the application of metallic alloys and their influencing factors that influence biocompatibility. The most contributing part of this paper focuses on the post-treatment impact on Ti-alloys biocompatibility.

Expert Opinion: This paper revealed and discussed that Ti alloys' biocompatibility for orthopedic applications mainly depends on antibacterial activities that decide tissue-implant compatibility. Therefore, performing surface treatment enhances the biocompatibility of Ti alloys. It was also observed that more water contact angle (WCA) induces bacterial growth and enhances cell adhesion. In contrast, the treated surface increases the antibacterial activities at lower WCA. Surface heat treatment with sintering or micro-arc oxidation achieves suitable antibacterial or antimicrobial activities.

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