The advent of precision manufacturing has enabled the creation of pores in metallic
scaffolds with feature size in the range of single microns. In orthopedic implants, pore …

With continuous developments in additive manufacturing technology, tantalum (Ta) metal
has been manufactured into orthopaedic implants with a variety of forms, properties and …

Background A porous Ti6Al4V implant that is manufactured using selective laser melting
(SLM) has broad potential applications in the field of orthopaedic implants. The pore …

Abstract 3D printing technology has increasing applications in spine surgery due to its many
realised and potential benefits. This review aims to explore the current and future potential of …

Abstract Background/Objective TiCu/TiCuN is a multilayer composite coating comprising TiN
and Cu, which provides excellent wear resistance and antibacterial properties. However, its …

Bone nonunion has become one of the most severe sequelae of fractures, infections, bone
tumors, or revision arthroplasty owing to its high morbidity and disability rate. Recently, bone …

Osteoporosis results in decreased bone mass and insufficient osteogenic function. Existing
titanium alloy implants have insufficient osteoinductivity and delayed/incomplete fracture …

Articular osteochondral (OC) defects are a global clinical problem characterized by loss of
full-thickness articular cartilage with underlying calcified cartilage through to the …

The application of additive manufacturing (AM) technology plays a significant role in various
fields, incorporating a wide range of cutting-edge technologies such as aerospace, medical …

Additive manufacturing (AM) exhibits a prime increment in manufacturing technology
development. The last few decades have witnessed massive improvement in this field of …