criteria in the selection of orthopedic implants

What is it about?

This chapter deals with the different metal and polymer-based orthopedic implants. It covers the recent developments and research in the area of bone implants. It will help the reader to understand the basics of implants and their characteristics.

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Why is it important?

The book chapter gives the reader a basic understanding of orthopedic implants, including polymer and metal implants. Recent research happening in the area of orthopedic implants has been covered in this chapter. Different metal alloys, polymers, different manufacturing methods, and their properties are discussed in this chapter. The readers can gain basic knowledge of orthopedic implants from this chapter.