Orthopedic Implant Analysis Using the iEM Platform

Orthopedic implants are typically made of a combination of metallurgical alloys, plastics, and critical surface chemistry, and are widely used today. Based on our extensive experience in regenerative medicine related to orthopedic implants along with surface and polymer characterization, Creative Biostructure is able to analyze a variety of implant materials and orthopedic implants, including hip implants, knee implants, spinal implants, dental implants, and so on. We are dedicated to providing accurate and reliable results for our clients" orthopedic implants testing needs.

Orthopedic Implant

An orthopedic implant is a manufactured device designed to replace a joint, bone, or cartilage that has been damaged or deformed. Orthopedic implants can be divided into the following types according to the materials, including,

• Metal Alloys

Due to good biocompatibility, durability, and corrosion resistance, titanium, stainless steel, and other metal alloys are now widely used in orthopedic surgery. These materials are used to produce biological components for medical use because of their high biological tolerability and do not induce acute or chronic immune responses in organs and surrounding living tissues. Among them, titanium is considered to be one of the most biocompatible metals and is increasingly used in orthopedics. Titanium and its alloys are well-tolerated between living tissues. Moreover, one of the unique advantages of titanium is its ability to form a chemically stable inert oxide layer.

• Bioceramics

Bones become more fragile and vulnerable to the aging process. Since bioceramics are particularly similar to actual bone, this implant material has been utilized to replace tissue and bone that have deteriorated due to osteoporosis and other problems.

• Polymers

Polymers work where other implant materials can"t. These materials are particularly useful in simulating cartilage or ligaments that may deteriorate over time or after severe trauma.

Orthopedic Implant at the iEM Platform

The iEM Platform consists of a suite of advanced microscopy technologies, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and corresponding accessories and software. We are able to provide orthopedic implant characterization, including material comparison, process evaluation, fatigue and corrosion analysis, characterization of defects, surface preparations, analysis of the chemical composition, and contamination identification.

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