title: Biomaterials in total joint replacement.
abstract: The current state of materials systems used in total hip replacement is presented in this paper. An overview of the various material systems used in total hip replacement reported in literature is presented in this paper. Metals, polymers, ceramics and composites are used in the design of the different components of hip replacement implants. The merits and demerits of these material systems are evaluated in the context of mechanical properties most suitable for total joint replacement such as a hip implant. Current research on advanced polymeric nanocomposites and biomimetic composites as novel materials systems for bone replacement is also discussed. This paper examines the current research in the materials science and the critical issues and challenges in these materials systems that require further research before application in biomedical industry.
authors.affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University, CIE 201B, Fargo, ND 58105, USA. Kalpana.katti@ndsu.nodak.edu
authors.forename: Kalpana S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Katti
mesh_terms: D000497:Alloys / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D040761:Biomimetic Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002516:Ceramics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers