The applications and research progresses of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy in reconstructive surgery.
In spite of some good successes and excellent researches of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy (NiTi-SMA) in reconstructive surgery, there are still serious limitations to the clinical applications of NiTi alloy today. The potential leakage of elements and ions could be toxic to cells, tissues and organs. This review discussed the properties, clinical applications, corrosion performance, biocompatibility, the possible preventive measures to improve corrosion resistance by surface/structure modifications and the long-term challenges of using SMAs.
Li
Qiang
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Department of Orthopaedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical College, Guilin, 541001, China.
Zeng
Yanjun
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Tang
Xiaoying
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D000497:Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D003343:Corrosion; D004548:Elasticity; D004563:Electrochemistry; D006801:Humans; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry
D000497:Alloys; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C040654:titanium nickelide; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium