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Jin J, Wang D, Qian H, Ruan C, Yang Y, Li D, Wang G, Zhu X, Hu Y, Lei P. Precision pore structure optimization of additive manufacturing porous tantalum scaffolds for bone regeneration: A proof-of-concept study. Biomaterials 2024; 313:122756. [PMID: 39182327 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Currently, the treatment of bone defects in arthroplasty is a challenge in clinical practice. Nonetheless, commercially available orthopaedic scaffolds have shown limited therapeutic effects for large bone defects, especially for massiveand irregular defects. Additively manufactured porous tantalum, in particular, has emerged as a promising material for such scaffolds and is widely used in orthopaedics for its exceptional biocompatibility, osteoinduction, and mechanical properties. Porous tantalum has also exhibited unique advantages in personalised rapid manufacturing, which allows for the creation of customised scaffolds with complex geometric shapes for clinical applications at a low cost and high efficiency. However, studies on the effect of the pore structure of additively manufactured porous tantalum on bone regeneration have been rare. In this study, our group designed and fabricated a batch of precision porous tantalum scaffolds via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) with pore sizes of 250 μm (Ta 250), 450 μm (Ta 450), 650 μm (Ta 650), and 850 μm (Ta 850). We then performed a series of in vitro experiments and observed that all four groups showed good biocompatibility. In particular, Ta 450 demonstrated the best osteogenic performance. Afterwards, our team used a rat bone defect model to determine the in vivo osteogenic effects. Based on micro-computed tomography and histology, we identified that Ta 450 exhibited the best bone ingrowth performance. Subsequently, sheep femur and hip defect models were used to further confirm the osteogenic effects of Ta 450 scaffolds. Finally, we verified the aforementioned in vitro and in vivo results via clinical application (seven patients waiting for revision total hip arthroplasty) of the Ta 450 scaffold. The clinical results confirmed that Ta 450 had satisfactory clinical outcomes up to the 12-month follow-up. In summary, our findings indicate that 450 μm is the suitable pore size for porous tantalum scaffolds. This study may provide a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of massive, irreparable, and protracted bone defects in arthroplasty.
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- Jiale Jin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 200233, China
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- Hunan Huaxiang Medical Technology Co., Ltd, Changsha, 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, 410008, China.
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Yang J, Gong X, Li T, Xia Z, He R, Song X, Wang X, Wu J, Chen J, Wang F, Xiong R, Lin Y, Chen G, Yang L, Cai K. Tantalum Particles Promote M2 Macrophage Polarization and Regulate Local Bone Metabolism via Macrophage-Derived Exosomes Influencing the Fates of BMSCs. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303814. [PMID: 38497832 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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In this study, the regulatory role and mechanisms of tantalum (Ta) particles in the bone tissue microenvironment are explored. Ta particle deposition occurs in both clinical samples and animal tissues following porous Ta implantation. Unlike titanium (Ti) particles promoting M1 macrophage (Mϕ) polarization, Ta particles regulating calcium signaling pathways and promoting M2 Mϕ polarization. Ta-induced M2 Mϕ enhances bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) proliferation, migration, and osteogenic differentiation through exosomes (Exo) by upregulating miR-378a-3p/miR-221-5p and downregulating miR-155-5p/miR-212-5p. Ta particles suppress the pro-inflammatory and bone resorption effects of Ti particles in vivo and in vitro. In a rat femoral condyle bone defect model, artificial bone loaded with Ta particles promotes endogenous Mϕ polarization toward M2 differentiation at the defect site, accelerating bone repair. In conclusion, Ta particles modulate Mϕ polarization toward M2 and influence BMSCs osteogenic capacity through Exo secreted by M2 Mϕ, providing insights for potential bone repair applications.
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- Junjun Yang
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Center of Biomedical Analysis, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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Zhao D, Cheng L, Lu F, Zhang X, Ying J, Wei X, Cao F, Ran C, Zheng G, Liu G, Yi P, Wang H, Song L, Wu B, Liu L, Li L, Wang X, Li J. Design, fabrication and clinical characterization of additively manufactured tantalum hip joint prosthesis. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae057. [PMID: 38854680 PMCID: PMC11162747 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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The joint prosthesis plays a vital role in the outcome of total hip arthroplasty. The key factors that determine the performance of joint prostheses are the materials used and the structural design of the prosthesis. This study aimed to fabricate a porous tantalum (Ta) hip prosthesis using selective laser melting (SLM) technology. The feasibility of SLM Ta use in hip prosthesis was verified by studying its chemical composition, metallographic structure and mechanical properties. In vitro experiments proved that SLM Ta exhibited better biological activities in promoting osteogenesis and inhibiting inflammation than SLM Ti6Al4V. Then, the topological optimization design of the femoral stem of the SLM Ta hip prosthesis was carried out by finite element simulation, and the fatigue performance of the optimized prosthesis was tested to verify the biomechanical safety of the prosthesis. A porous Ta acetabulum cup was also designed and fabricated using SLM. Its mechanical properties were then studied. Finally, clinical trials were conducted to verify the clinical efficacy of the SLM Ta hip prosthesis. The porous structure could reduce the weight of the prosthesis and stress shielding and avoid bone resorption around the prosthesis. In addition, anti-infection drugs can also be loaded into the pores for infection treatment. The acetabular cup can be custom-designed based on the severity of bone loss on the acetabular side, and the integrated acetabular cup can repair the acetabular bone defect while achieving the function of the acetabular cup.
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- Dewei Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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Wang Y, Zhang H, Qiang H, Li M, Cai Y, Zhou X, Xu Y, Yan Z, Dong J, Gao Y, Pan C, Yin X, Gao J, Zhang T, Yu Z. Innovative Biomaterials for Bone Tumor Treatment and Regeneration: Tackling Postoperative Challenges and Charting the Path Forward. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2304060. [PMID: 38429938 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202304060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Surgical resection of bone tumors is the primary approach employed in the treatment of bone cancer. Simultaneously, perioperative interventions, particularly postoperative adjuvant anticancer strategies, play a crucial role in achieving satisfactory therapeutic outcomes. However, the occurrence of postoperative bone tumor recurrence, metastasis, extensive bone defects, and infection are significant risks that can result in unfavorable prognoses or even treatment failure. In recent years, there has been significant progress in the development of biomaterials, leading to the emergence of new treatment options for bone tumor therapy and bone regeneration. This progress report aims to comprehensively analyze the strategic development of unique therapeutic biomaterials with inherent healing properties and bioactive capabilities for bone tissue regeneration. These composite biomaterials, classified into metallic, inorganic non-metallic, and organic types, are thoroughly investigated for their responses to external stimuli such as light or magnetic fields, internal interventions including chemotherapy or catalytic therapy, and combination therapy, as well as their role in bone regeneration. Additionally, an overview of self-healing materials for osteogenesis is provided and their potential applications in combating osteosarcoma and promoting bone formation are explored. Furthermore, the safety concerns of integrated materials and current limitations are addressed, while also discussing the challenges and future prospects.
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- Yu Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201508, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201508, P. R. China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Nautical Medicine and Translation of Drugs and Medical Devices, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, Kaifeng City, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Naval Medical Center, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200052, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University, Kaifeng City, Henan, 475004, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201508, P. R. China
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- Department of Burn Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- The Women and Children Hospital Affiliated to Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, P. R. China
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- School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Nautical Medicine and Translation of Drugs and Medical Devices, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Changhai Clinical Research Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Nautical Medicine and Translation of Drugs and Medical Devices, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201508, P. R. China
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Yu H, Xu M, Duan Q, Li Y, Liu Y, Song L, Cheng L, Ying J, Zhao D. 3D-printed porous tantalum artificial bone scaffolds: fabrication, properties, and applications. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:042002. [PMID: 38697199 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad46d2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Porous tantalum scaffolds offer a high degree of biocompatibility and have a low friction coefficient. In addition, their biomimetic porous structure and mechanical properties, which closely resemble human bone tissue, make them a popular area of research in the field of bone defect repair. With the rapid advancement of additive manufacturing, 3D-printed porous tantalum scaffolds have increasingly emerged in recent years, offering exceptional design flexibility, as well as facilitating the fabrication of intricate geometries and complex pore structures that similar to human anatomy. This review provides a comprehensive description of the techniques, procedures, and specific parameters involved in the 3D printing of porous tantalum scaffolds. Concurrently, the review provides a summary of the mechanical properties, osteogenesis and antibacterial properties of porous tantalum scaffolds. The use of surface modification techniques and the drug carriers can enhance the characteristics of porous tantalum scaffolds. Accordingly, the review discusses the application of these porous tantalum materials in clinical settings. Multiple studies have demonstrated that 3D-printed porous tantalum scaffolds exhibit exceptional corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and osteogenic properties. As a result, they are considered highly suitable biomaterials for repairing bone defects. Despite the rapid development of 3D-printed porous tantalum scaffolds, they still encounter challenges and issues when used as bone defect implants in clinical applications. Ultimately, a concise overview of the primary challenges faced by 3D-printed porous tantalum scaffolds is offered, and corresponding insights to promote further exploration and advancement in this domain are presented.
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- Haiyu Yu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, No. 6 Jiefang St, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, People's Republic of China
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Shi Q, Chen J, Chen J, Liu Y, Wang H. Application of additively manufactured bone scaffold: a systematic review. Biofabrication 2024; 16:022007. [PMID: 38507799 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad35e8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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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 treatment, electronic information, and materials. It is currently widely adopted for medical services, national defense, and industrial manufacturing. In recent years, AM has also been extensively employed to produce bone scaffolds and implant materials. Through AM, products can be manufactured without being constrained by complex internal structures. AM is particularly advantageous in the production of macroscopically irregular and microscopically porous biomimetic bone scaffolds, with short production cycles required. In this paper, AM commonly used to produce bone scaffolds and orthopedic implants is overviewed to analyze the different materials and structures adopted for AM. The applications of antibacterial bone scaffolds and bone scaffolds in biologically relevant animal models are discussed. Also, the influence on the comprehensive performance of product mechanics, mass transfer, and biology is explored. By identifying the reasons for the limited application of existing AM in the biomedical field, the solutions are proposed. This study provides an important reference for the future development of AM in the field of orthopedic healthcare. In conclusion, various AM technologies, the requirements of bone scaffolds and the important role of AM in building bridges between biomaterials, additives, and bone tissue engineering scaffolds are described and highlighted. Nevertheless, more caution should be exercised when designing bone scaffolds and conducting in vivo trials, due to the lack of standardized processes, which prevents the accuracy of results and reduces the reliability of information.
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- Qianyu Shi
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, People's Republic of China
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Xu J, Wu D, Ge B, Li M, Yu H, Cao F, Wang W, Zhang Q, Yi P, Wang H, Song L, Liu L, Li J, Zhao D. Selective Laser Melting of the Porous Ta Scaffold with Mg-Doped Calcium Phosphate Coating for Orthopedic Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1435-1447. [PMID: 38330203 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Addressing the repair of large-scale bone defects has become a hot research topic within the field of orthopedics. This study assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of using porous tantalum scaffolds to treat such defects. These scaffolds, manufactured using the selective laser melting (SLM) technology, possessed biomechanical properties compatible with natural bone tissue. To enhance the osteogenesis bioactivity of these porous Ta scaffolds, we applied calcium phosphate (CaP) and magnesium-doped calcium phosphate (Mg-CaP) coatings to the surface of SLM Ta scaffolds through a hydrothermal method. These degradable coatings released calcium and magnesium ions, demonstrating osteogenic bioactivity. Experimental results indicated that the Mg-CaP group exhibited biocompatibility comparable to that of the Ta group in vivo and in vitro. In terms of osteogenesis, both the CaP group and the Mg-CaP group showed improved outcomes compared to the control group, with the Mg-CaP group demonstrating superior performance. Therefore, both CaP and magnesium-CaP coatings can significantly enhance the osseointegration of three-dimensional-printed porous Ta, thereby increasing the surface bioactivity. Overall, the present study introduces an innovative approach for the biofunctionalization of SLM porous Ta, aiming to enhance its suitability as a bone implant material.
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- Jianfeng Xu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Integrative Laboratory, Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian 116001, China
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Liu G, Wei X, Zhai Y, Zhang J, Li J, Zhao Z, Guan T, Zhao D. 3D printed osteochondral scaffolds: design strategies, present applications and future perspectives. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1339916. [PMID: 38425994 PMCID: PMC10902174 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1339916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Articular osteochondral (OC) defects are a global clinical problem characterized by loss of full-thickness articular cartilage with underlying calcified cartilage through to the subchondral bone. While current surgical treatments can relieve pain, none of them can completely repair all components of the OC unit and restore its original function. With the rapid development of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, admirable progress has been made in bone and cartilage reconstruction, providing new strategies for restoring joint function. 3D printing has the advantages of fast speed, high precision, and personalized customization to meet the requirements of irregular geometry, differentiated composition, and multi-layered boundary layer structures of joint OC scaffolds. This review captures the original published researches on the application of 3D printing technology to the repair of entire OC units and provides a comprehensive summary of the recent advances in 3D printed OC scaffolds. We first introduce the gradient structure and biological properties of articular OC tissue. The considerations for the development of 3D printed OC scaffolds are emphatically summarized, including material types, fabrication techniques, structural design and seed cells. Especially from the perspective of material composition and structural design, the classification, characteristics and latest research progress of discrete gradient scaffolds (biphasic, triphasic and multiphasic scaffolds) and continuous gradient scaffolds (gradient material and/or structure, and gradient interface) are summarized. Finally, we also describe the important progress and application prospect of 3D printing technology in OC interface regeneration. 3D printing technology for OC reconstruction should simulate the gradient structure of subchondral bone and cartilage. Therefore, we must not only strengthen the basic research on OC structure, but also continue to explore the role of 3D printing technology in OC tissue engineering. This will enable better structural and functional bionics of OC scaffolds, ultimately improving the repair of OC defects.
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- Ge Liu
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, China
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Fan L, Chen S, Yang M, Liu Y, Liu J. Metallic Materials for Bone Repair. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302132. [PMID: 37883735 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Repair of large bone defects caused by trauma or disease poses significant clinical challenges. Extensive research has focused on metallic materials for bone repair because of their favorable mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and manufacturing processes. Traditional metallic materials, such as stainless steel and titanium alloys, are widely used in clinics. Biodegradable metallic materials, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc alloys, are promising candidates for bone repair because of their ability to degrade over time. Emerging metallic materials, such as porous tantalum and bismuth alloys, have gained attention as bone implants owing to their bone affinity and multifunctionality. However, these metallic materials encounter many practical difficulties that require urgent improvement. This article systematically reviews and analyzes the metallic materials used for bone repair, providing a comprehensive overview of their morphology, mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and in vivo implantation. Furthermore, the strategies and efforts made to address the short-comings of metallic materials are summarized. Finally, the perspectives for the development of metallic materials to guide future research and advancements in clinical practice are identified.
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- Linlin Fan
- Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Institute for Frontier Science, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100035, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Zhang B, Feng J, Chen S, Liao R, Zhang C, Luo X, Yang Z, Xiao D, He K, Duan K. Cell response and bone ingrowth to 3D printed Ti6Al4V scaffolds with Mg-incorporating sol-gel Ta 2O 5 coating. RSC Adv 2023; 13:33053-33060. [PMID: 37954425 PMCID: PMC10632765 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05814j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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In recent years, additive manufacturing techniques have been used to fabricate 3D titanium (Ti)-based scaffolds for production of desirable complex shapes. However, insufficient osteointegration of porous Ti-based scaffolds can elicit long-term complications (e.g., aseptic loosening) and need further revision surgery. In this study, a magnesium (Mg)-incorporating tantalum (Ta) coating was deposited on a 3D Ti6Al4V scaffold using a sol-gel method for enhancing its osteogenic properties. To evaluate the biofunction of this surface, bone mesenchymal stem cells and rabbit femoral condyle were used to assess the cell response and bone ingrowth, respectively. Ta2O5 coatings and Mg-incorporating Ta2O5 coatings were both homogeneously deposited on porous scaffolds. In vitro studies revealed that both coatings exhibit enhanced cell proliferation, ALP activity, osteogenic gene expression and mineralization compared with the uncoated Ti6Al4V scaffold. Especially for Mg-incorporating Ta2O5 coatings, great improvements were observed. In vivo studies, including radiographic examination, fluorochrome labeling and histological evaluation also followed similar trends. Also, bone ingrowth to scaffolds with Mg-incorporating Ta2O5 coatings exhibited the most significant increase compared with uncoated and Ta2O5 coated scaffolds. All the above results indicate that Mg-doped Ta2O5 coatings are an effective tool for facilitating osteointegration of conventional porous Ti6Al4V scaffolds.
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- Bo Zhang
- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
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- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
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- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
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- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
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- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials (MOE), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu Sichuan 610031 China
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- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
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- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
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- Research Institute of Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanchong Central Hospital, The Second Clinical College of North Sichuan Medical College Nanchong Sichuan 637000 China
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- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopaedic Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou Sichuan 646000 China
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- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopaedic Engineering, Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University Luzhou Sichuan 646000 China
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Cai A, Yin H, Wang C, Chen Q, Song Y, Yin R, Yuan X, Kang H, Guo H. Bioactivity and antibacterial properties of zinc-doped Ta 2O 5nanorods on porous tantalum surface. Biomed Mater 2023; 18:065011. [PMID: 37729922 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/acfbd0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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This paper focuses on the preparation of Zn2+-doped Ta2O5nanorods on porous tantalum using the hydrothermal method. Porous tantalum is widely used in biomedical materials due to its excellent elastic modulus and biological activity. Porous tantalum has an elastic modulus close to that of human bone, and its large specific surface area is conducive to promoting cell adhesion. Zinc is an important component of human bone, which not only has spectral bactericidal properties, but also has no cytotoxicity. The purpose of this study is to provide a theoretical basis for the surface modification of porous tantalum and to determine the best surface modification method. The surface structure of the sample was characterized by x-ray diffractometer, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and the Zn-doped Ta2O5nanorods are characterized by antibacterial test, MTT test, ICP and other methods. The sample has good antibacterial properties and no cytotoxicity. The results of this study have potential implications for the development of new and improved biomedical materials.
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- Anqi Cai
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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Mohsan AUH, Wei D. Advancements in Additive Manufacturing of Tantalum via the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/M): A Comprehensive Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6419. [PMID: 37834556 PMCID: PMC10573463 DOI: 10.3390/ma16196419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Additive manufacturing (AM) exhibits a prime increment in manufacturing technology development. The last few decades have witnessed massive improvement in this field of research, including the growth in the process, equipment, and materials. Irrespective of compelling technological advancements, technical challenges provoke the application and development of these technologies. Metal additive manufacturing is considered a prime sector of the industrial revolution. Various metal AM techniques, including Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/M), and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-EB/M), have been developed according to materials and process classifications. PBF-LB/M is considered one of the most suitable choices for metallic materials. PBF-LB/M of tantalum has become a hot topic of research in the current century owing to the high biocompatibility of tantalum and its high-end safety applications. PBF-LB/M of porous Ta can direct unexplored research prospects in biomedical and orthopedics by adapting mechanical and biomedical properties and pioneering implant designs with predictable features. This review primarily examines the current advancements in the additive manufacturing of tantalum and related alloys using the PBF-LB/M process. The analysis encompasses the evaluation of process parameters, mechanical properties, and potential biological applications. This will offer the reader valuable insights into the present state of PBF-LB/M for tantalum alloys.
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- School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia;
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Meng M, Wang J, Huang H, Liu X, Zhang J, Li Z. 3D printing metal implants in orthopedic surgery: Methods, applications and future prospects. J Orthop Translat 2023; 42:94-112. [PMID: 37675040 PMCID: PMC10480061 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Background Currently, metal implants are widely used in orthopedic surgeries, including fracture fixation, spinal fusion, joint replacement, and bone tumor defect repair. However, conventional implants are difficult to be customized according to the recipient's skeletal anatomy and defect characteristics, leading to difficulties in meeting the individual needs of patients. Additive manufacturing (AM) or three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, an advanced digital fabrication technique capable of producing components with complex and precise structures, offers opportunities for personalization. Methods We systematically reviewed the literature on 3D printing orthopedic metal implants over the past 10 years. Relevant animal, cellular, and clinical studies were searched in PubMed and Web of Science. In this paper, we introduce the 3D printing method and the characteristics of biometals and summarize the properties of 3D printing metal implants and their clinical applications in orthopedic surgery. On this basis, we discuss potential possibilities for further generalization and improvement. Results 3D printing technology has facilitated the use of metal implants in different orthopedic procedures. By combining medical images from techniques such as CT and MRI, 3D printing technology allows the precise fabrication of complex metal implants based on the anatomy of the injured tissue. Such patient-specific implants not only reduce excessive mechanical strength and eliminate stress-shielding effects, but also improve biocompatibility and functionality, increase cell and nutrient permeability, and promote angiogenesis and bone growth. In addition, 3D printing technology has the advantages of low cost, fast manufacturing cycles, and high reproducibility, which can shorten patients' surgery and hospitalization time. Many clinical trials have been conducted using customized implants. However, the use of modeling software, the operation of printing equipment, the high demand for metal implant materials, and the lack of guidance from relevant laws and regulations have limited its further application. Conclusions There are advantages of 3D printing metal implants in orthopedic applications such as personalization, promotion of osseointegration, short production cycle, and high material utilization. With the continuous learning of modeling software by surgeons, the improvement of 3D printing technology, the development of metal materials that better meet clinical needs, and the improvement of laws and regulations, 3D printing metal implants can be applied to more orthopedic surgeries. The translational potential of this paper Precision, intelligence, and personalization are the future direction of orthopedics. It is reasonable to believe that 3D printing technology will be more deeply integrated with artificial intelligence, 4D printing, and big data to play a greater role in orthopedic metal implants and eventually become an important part of the digital economy. We aim to summarize the latest developments in 3D printing metal implants for engineers and surgeons to design implants that more closely mimic the morphology and function of native bone.
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- Meng Meng
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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Guan J, Wang Q. Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Dissimilar Metal Materials: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2757. [PMID: 37049051 PMCID: PMC10096421 DOI: 10.3390/ma16072757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technique is used to manufacture complex and customised components by exploiting the unique advantages of two types of metal materials to meet specific performance requirements. A comprehensive overview of LPBF-processed dissimilar metal materials, a combination of different single metals or alloys, is developed. The microstructure in the fusion zone and the corresponding mechanical properties of LPBF-processed dissimilar metal materials are summarised. The influence of processing factors on the mechanism of defect formation, wetting properties and element diffusion behaviour at the interface between different materials and their typical cases are scientifically investigated in detail. Particular attention is paid to energy input, Marangoni convection and interfacial bonding behaviour. The underlying science of the metallurgical structure and properties of the LPBF-processed dissimilar metal materials is revealed. The build quality and efficiency could be further improved by designing machine structures and predicting the process-property relationship. This review provides a significant guide for expanding the industrial application of LPBF-processed dissimilar metal materials.
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Liang D, Zhong C, Jiang F, Liao J, Ye H, Ren F. Fabrication of Porous Tantalum with Low Elastic Modulus and Tunable Pore Size for Bone Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:1720-1728. [PMID: 36780252 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Porous tantalum (Ta) is a potential bone substitute due to its excellent biocompatibility and desirable mechanical properties. In this work, a series of porous Ta materials with interconnected micropores and varying pore sizes from 23 to 210 μm were fabricated using spark plasma sintering. The porous structure was formed by thermal decomposition of ammonium bicarbonate powder premixed in the Ta powder. The pore size and porosity were controlled by the categorized particle size of ammonium bicarbonate. The porous Ta has elastic moduli in the range of 2.1-3.2 GPa and compressive yield strength in the range of 23-34 MPa, which are close to those of human bone. In vitro, as-fabricated porous Ta demonstrates excellent biocompatibility by supporting adhesion and proliferation of preosteoblasts. In vivo studies also validate its bone repair capability after implantation in a rat femur defect model. The study demonstrates a facile strategy to fabricate porous Ta with controllable pore size for bone repair.
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- Dingshan Liang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
- Law Sau Fai Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone and Joint Diseases, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Jiao J, Hong Q, Zhang D, Wang M, Tang H, Yang J, Qu X, Yue B. Influence of porosity on osteogenesis, bone growth and osteointegration in trabecular tantalum scaffolds fabricated by additive manufacturing. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1117954. [PMID: 36777251 PMCID: PMC9911888 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1117954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Porous tantalum implants are a class of materials commonly used in clinical practice to repair bone defects. However, the cumbersome and problematic preparation procedure have limited their widespread application. Additive manufacturing has revolutionized the design and process of orthopedic implants, but the pore architecture feature of porous tantalum scaffolds prepared from additive materials for optimal osseointegration are unclear, particularly the influence of porosity. We prepared trabecular bone-mimicking tantalum scaffolds with three different porosities (60%, 70% and 80%) using the laser powder bed fusing technique to examine and compare the effects of adhesion, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation capacity of rat mesenchymal stem cells on the scaffolds in vitro. The in vivo bone ingrowth and osseointegration effects of each scaffold were analyzed in a rat femoral bone defect model. Three porous tantalum scaffolds were successfully prepared and characterized. In vitro studies showed that scaffolds with 70% and 80% porosity had a better ability to osteogenic proliferation and differentiation than scaffolds with 60% porosity. In vivo studies further confirmed that tantalum scaffolds with the 70% and 80% porosity had a better ability for bone ingrowh than the scaffold with 60% porosity. As for osseointegration, more bone was bound to the material in the scaffold with 70% porosity, suggesting that the 3D printed trabecular tantalum scaffold with 70% porosity could be the optimal choice for subsequent implant design, which we will further confirm in a large animal preclinical model for better clinical use.
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- Juyang Jiao
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shenzhen Dazhou Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China,Center of Biomedical Materials 3D Printing, National Engineering Laboratory for Polymer Complex Structure Additive Manufacturing, Baoding, Hebei, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shenzhen Dazhou Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong, China,Center of Biomedical Materials 3D Printing, National Engineering Laboratory for Polymer Complex Structure Additive Manufacturing, Baoding, Hebei, China,School of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, Shandong, China,*Correspondence: Jingzhou Yang, ; Xinhua Qu, ; Bing Yue,
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Jingzhou Yang, ; Xinhua Qu, ; Bing Yue,
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Jingzhou Yang, ; Xinhua Qu, ; Bing Yue,
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Tantalum as Trabecular Metal for Endosseous Implantable Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8010049. [PMID: 36810380 PMCID: PMC9944482 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8010049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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During the last 20 years, tantalum has known ever wider applications for the production of endosseous implantable devices in the orthopedic and dental fields. Its excellent performances are due to its capacity to stimulate new bone formation, thus improving implant integration and stable fixation. Tantalum's mechanical features can be mainly adjusted by controlling its porosity thanks to a number of versatile fabrication techniques, which allow obtaining an elastic modulus similar to that of bone tissue, thus limiting the stress-shielding effect. The present paper aims at reviewing the characteristics of tantalum as a solid and porous (trabecular) metal, with specific regard to biocompatibility and bioactivity. Principal fabrication methods and major applications are described. Moreover, the osteogenic features of porous tantalum are presented to testify its regenerative potential. It can be concluded that tantalum, especially as a porous metal, clearly possesses many advantageous characteristics for endosseous applications but it presently lacks the consolidated clinical experience of other metals such as titanium.
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Koushik TM, Miller CM, Antunes E. Bone Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Function of Multi-Material Hierarchically Structured Scaffolds. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 12:e2202766. [PMID: 36512599 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202202766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is a topic of interest for the last decade, and advances in materials, processing techniques, and the understanding of bone healing pathways have opened new avenues of research. The dual responsibility of BTE scaffolds in providing load-bearing capability and interaction with the local extracellular matrix to promote bone healing is a challenge in synthetic scaffolds. This article describes the usage and processing of multi-materials and hierarchical structures to mimic the structure of natural bone tissues to function as bioactive and load-bearing synthetic scaffolds. The first part of this literature review describes the physiology of bone healing responses and the interactions at different stages of bone repair. The following section reviews the available literature on biomaterials used for BTE scaffolds followed by some multi-material approaches. The next section discusses the impact of the scaffold's structural features on bone healing and the necessity of a hierarchical distribution in the scaffold structure. Finally, the last section of this review highlights the emerging trends in BTE scaffold developments that can inspire new tissue engineering strategies and truly develop the next generation of synthetic scaffolds.
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- Tejas M Koushik
- College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, 4811, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Smithfield, Queensland, 4878, Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, 4811, Australia
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Tan J, Ren L, Xie K, Wang L, Jiang W, Guo Y, Hao Y. Functionalized TiCu/TiCuN coating promotes osteoporotic fracture healing by upregulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Regen Biomater 2022; 10:rbac092. [PMID: 36683750 PMCID: PMC9847630 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis results in decreased bone mass and insufficient osteogenic function. Existing titanium alloy implants have insufficient osteoinductivity and delayed/incomplete fracture union can occur when used to treat osteoporotic fractures. Copper ions have good osteogenic activity, but their dose-dependent cytotoxicity limits their clinical use for bone implants. In this study, titanium alloy implants functionalized with a TiCu/TiCuN coating by arc ion plating achieved a controlled release of copper ions in vitro for 28 days. The coated alloy was co-cultured with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and showed excellent biocompatibility and osteoinductivity in vitro. A further exploration of the underlying mechanism by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and western blotting revealed that the enhancement effects are related to the upregulation of genes and proteins (such as axin2, β-catenin, GSK-3β, p-GSK-3β, LEF1 and TCF1/TCF7) involved in the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. In vivo experiments showed that the TiCu/TiCuN coating significantly promoted osteoporotic fracture healing in a rat femur fracture model, and has good in vivo biocompatibility based on various staining results. Our study confirmed that TiCu/TiCuN-coated Ti promotes osteoporotic fracture healing associated with the Wnt pathway. Because the coating effectively accelerates the healing of osteoporotic fractures and improves bone quality, it has significant clinical application prospects.
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- Jia Tan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Y.H.); (L.W.); (Y.G.)
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Y.H.); (L.W.); (Y.G.)
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Y.H.); (L.W.); (Y.G.)
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Kim WJ, Cho YD, Ku Y, Ryoo HM. The worldwide patent landscape of dental implant technology. Biomater Res 2022; 26:59. [PMID: 36274171 PMCID: PMC9590213 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-022-00307-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In an aging society, quality of life improvement is emerging as an important issue, and as implants are accepted as the core of oral rehabilitation treatment, competition for leadership in developing related technologies is intensifying. In this trend, unlike what is evident in the literature, the patent landscape shows the status of industrial-based technology development. A database analysis of a total of 32,237 dental implant patents shows improvements in technology, diverse geographical characteristics, and new advances toward technological convergence in this field. Technologically, dental implant technology has shown a tendency to develop from conventional implant materials and surface treatment technologies to new material technologies making use of substances such as pure zirconium and tantalum or software technologies related to diagnosis and prognosis. Regionally, dental implant technology, which was developed mainly in Europe and the Unites States in the past, is growing explosively in East Asian countries accompanied by the recent growth of the Asian market. In summary, dental implant technology seems to be developing while trying to converge with various technological areas based on the local market environment. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a new dental implant material technology that is highly applicable to the development of hybrid information/communication technology and is suitable for a new manufacturing method. Our study may provide important information to help basic and translational researchers and their financial supporters set their research directions in advancing the development of dental implants.
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Tan J, Li J, Cao B, Wu J, Luo D, Ran Z, Deng L, Li X, Jiang W, Xie K, Wang L, Hao Y. Niobium promotes fracture healing in rats by regulating the PI3K-Akt signalling pathway: An in vivo and in vitro study. J Orthop Translat 2022; 37:113-125. [PMID: 36262960 PMCID: PMC9563354 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2022.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Background Stable fixation is crucial in fracture treatment. Currently, optimal fracture fixation devices with osteoinductivity, mechanical compatibility, and corrosion resistance are urgently needed for clinical practice. Niobium (Nb), whose mechanical properties are similar to those of bone tissue, has excellent biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, so it has the potential to be the most appropriate fixation material for internal fracture treatment. However, not much attention has been paid to the use of Nb in the area of clinical implants. Yet its role and mechanism of promoting fracture healing remain unclear. Hence, this study aims at elucidating on the effectiveness of Nb by systematically evaluating its osteogenic performance via in vivo and ex vivo tests. Methods Systematic in vivo and in vitro experiments were conducted to evaluate the osteogenic properties of Nb. In vitro experiments, the biocompatibility and osteopromoting activity of Nb were assessed. And the osteoinductive activity of Nb was assessed by alizarin red, ALP staining and PCR test. In vivo experiments, the effectiveness and biosafety of Nb in promoting fracture healing were evaluated using a rat femoral fracture model. Through the analysis of gene sequencing results of bone scab tissues, the upregulation of PI3K-Akt pathway expression was detected and it was verified by histochemical staining and WB experiments. Results Experiments in this study had proved that Nb had excellent in-vitro cell adhesion and proliferation-promoting effects without cytotoxicity. In addition, ALP activity, alizarin red staining and semi-quantitative analysis in the Nb group had indicated its profound impact on enhancing osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. We also found that the use of Nb implants can accelerate fracture healing compared to that with Ti6Al4V using an animal model of femur fracture in rats, and the biosafety of Nb was confirmed in vivo via histological evaluation. Furthermore, we found that the osteogenic effects of Nb were achieved through activation of the PIK/Akt3 signalling pathway. Conclusion As is shown in the present research, Nb possessed excellent biosafety in clinical implants and accelerated fracture healing by activating the PI3K-Akt signalling pathway, which had good prospects for clinical translation, and it can replace titanium alloy as a material for new functional implants.
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- Jia Tan
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Ningxia Orient Ta Ind Co, 119, Yejin Road, Dawukou District, Shizuishan, Ningxia, 753000, PR China
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- Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China,Corresponding author. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China,Corresponding author. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Jin Zun Road No. 115, 200011, Shanghai, China,Corresponding author. Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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Liu Y, Yang Q, Wang Y, Lin M, Tong Y, Huang H, Yang C, Wu J, Tang B, Bai J, Liu C. Metallic Scaffold with Micron-Scale Geometrical Cues Promotes Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis via the ROCK/Myosin/YAP Pathway. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:3498-3514. [PMID: 35834297 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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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 geometries at the micron scale could regulate bone formation by stimulating osteogenic differentiation and the coupling of osteogenesis and angiogenesis. However, the biological response to pore geometry at the cellular level is not clear. As cells are sensitive to curvature of the pore boundary, this study aimed to investigate osteogenesis in high- vs low-curvature environments by utilizing computer numerical control laser cutting to generate triangular and circular precision manufactured micropores (PMpores). We fabricated PMpores on 100 μm-thick stainless-steel discs. Triangular PMpores had a 30° vertex angle and a 300 μm base, and circular PMpores had a 300 μm diameter. We found triangular PMpores significantly enhanced the elastic modulus, proliferation, migration, and osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts through Yes-associated protein (YAP) nuclear translocation. Inhibition of Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) and Myosin II abolished YAP translocation in all pore types and controls. Inhibition of YAP transcriptional activity reduced the proliferation, pore closure, collagen secretion, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and Alizarin Red staining in MC3T3-E1 cultures. In C166 vascular endothelial cells, PMpores increased the VEGFA mRNA expression even without an angiogenic differentiation medium and induced tubule formation and maintenance. In terms of osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling, a conditioned medium from MC3T3-E1 cells in PMpores promoted the expression of angiogenic genes in C166 cells. A coculture with MC3T3-E1 induced tubule formation and maintenance in C166 cells and tubule alignment along the edges of pores. Together, curvature cues in micropores are important stimuli to regulate osteogenic differentiation and osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling. This study uncovered key mechanotransduction signaling components activated by curvature differences in a metallic scaffold and contributed to the understanding of the interaction between orthopedic implants and cells.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 63 Duobao Road, Liwan District, 510150 Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- College of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, 1088 Xueyuan Avenue, 518055 Shenzhen, China
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Mesenchymal stem cell-seeded porous tantalum-based biomaterial: A promising choice for promoting bone regeneration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 215:112491. [PMID: 35405535 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Porous tantalum-based biomaterial is a novel tissue engineering material widely used in repairing bone defects due to its corrosion resistance, low elastic modulus, high friction coefficient, and excellent biocompatibility. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), a type of pluripotent stem cell, can travel from their original ecological niche to bone injury sites, where they differentiate into osteoblasts and osteocytes. Multiple factors regulate the proliferation, migration, and differentiation of BMSCs. In recent years, the regulatory effects of porous tantalum on BMSCs have been widely studied. Hence, in this study, we reviewed the characteristics of porous tantalum-based biomaterials and the mechanism of action of their regulatory effects on BMSCs. Further, we discuss the feasibility of seeding BMSCs in porous tantalum-based biomaterials for use in tissue repair.
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Sivakumar PM, Yetisgin AA, Sahin SB, Demir E, Cetinel S. Bone tissue engineering: Anionic polysaccharides as promising scaffolds. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 283:119142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Guo Y, Chen C, Zhang S, Ren L, Zhao Y, Guo W. Mediation of mechanically adapted TiCu/TiCuN/CFR-PEEK implants in vascular regeneration to promote bone repair in vitro and in vivo. J Orthop Translat 2022; 33:107-119. [PMID: 35330944 PMCID: PMC8907983 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2022.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background/Objective TiCu/TiCuN is a multilayer composite coating comprising TiN and Cu, which provides excellent wear resistance and antibacterial properties. However, its applicability as a functional coating has not been widely realised, and several aspects pertaining to its properties must still be explored. Methods This study uses arc ion-plating technology to apply a TiCu/TiCuN coating on the surface of carbon fibre-reinforced (CFR) polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material.The safety and osteogenic activity of TiCu/TiCuN-coated CFR-PEEK materials were explored through cell experiments and animal experiments, and the molecules behind them were verified. Results The new material exhibits improved mechanical compatibility (mechanical strength and elastic modulus) and superior light transmittance (elimination of metal artifacts and ray refraction during radiology and radiotherapy). The proposed implant delivers excellent biocompatibility for mesenchymal stem cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), and it exhibits excellent osteogenic activity both in vitro and in vivo. Additionally, it was determined that the applied TiCu/TiCuN coating aids in upregulating the expression of angiogenesis-related signals (i.e., cluster-of-differentiation 31, α-smooth muscle actin, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor, and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α) to promote neovascularisation, which is significant for characterising the mechanism of the coating in promoting bone regeneration. Conclusion The current results reveal that the TiCu/TiCuN-coated CFR-PEEK implants may emerge as an advanced generation of orthopaedic implants. Translational potential statement The results of this study indicate that TiCu/TiCuN coating-modified CFR-PEEK materials can promote bone repair through angiogenesis and have broad clinical translation prospects.
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Gu Y, Sun Y, Shujaat S, Braem A, Politis C, Jacobs R. 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V scaffolds for long bone repair in animal models: a systematic review. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:68. [PMID: 35109907 PMCID: PMC8812248 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-02960-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Titanium and its alloys have been widely employed for bone tissue repair and implant manufacturing. The rapid development of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has allowed fabrication of porous titanium scaffolds with controllable microstructures, which is considered to be an effective method for promoting rapid bone formation and decreasing bone absorption. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the osteogenic potential of 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V (Ti64) scaffold for repairing long bone defects in animal models and to investigate the influential factors that might affect its osteogenic capacity. METHODS Electronic literature search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase up to September 2021. The SYRCLE's tool and the modified CAMARADES list were used to assess the risk of bias and methodological quality, respectively. Due to heterogeneity of the selected studies in relation to protocol and outcomes evaluated, a meta-analysis could not be performed. RESULTS The initial search revealed 5858 studies. Only 46 animal studies were found to be eligible based on the inclusion criteria. Rabbit was the most commonly utilized animal model. A pore size of around 500-600 µm and porosity of 60-70% were found to be the most ideal parameters for designing the Ti64 scaffold, where both dodecahedron and diamond pores optimally promoted osteogenesis. Histological analysis of the scaffold in a rabbit model revealed that the maximum bone area fraction reached 59.3 ± 8.1% at weeks 8-10. Based on micro-CT assessment, the maximum bone volume fraction was found to be 34.0 ± 6.0% at weeks 12. CONCLUSIONS Ti64 scaffold might act as a promising medium for providing sufficient mechanical support and a stable environment for new bone formation in long bone defects. Trail registration The study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database under the number CRD42020194100.
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- Yifei Gu
- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, KU Leuven, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. .,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. .,Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Guo Y, Guo W. Study and numerical analysis of Von Mises stress of a new tumor-type distal femoral prosthesis comprising a peek composite reinforced with carbon fibers: finite element analysis. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2022; 25:1663-1677. [PMID: 35094629 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2022.2032681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Research on carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CF-PEEK/CFR-PEEK) as a bone tumor joint prosthesis remains limited. Herein we numerically determine the feasibility of CF-PEEK material containing 30% Wt carbon fiber (CF30-PEEK) as a material for the dual-action tumor-type distal femoral prosthesis. Use CT scan method to build a complete finite element model of the knee joint. Simulate the resection of the distal femoral tumor, and then reconstruct it with the dual-action tumor-type distal femoral prosthesis. The femoral condyle and extension rod components were simulated with cobalt chromium molybdenum (CoCrMo), PEEK and CF30-PEEK materials respectively. When simulating the standing state, a vertical stress of 700 N is applied to the femoral head. When simulating the squatting state, a vertical stress of 2800 N is applied to the femoral head. The displacement and rotation angle of each node of the distal tibia are fully restrained in three directions (X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis). We examined the stress magnitude, stress distribution, and stability of the prosthesis and each of its components by means of finite element analysis (FE analysis). The FE analysis results show: after replacing the distal femur and the extension rod with CF30-PEEK material, the stress is still evenly distributed, and the average stress is significantly reduced. In addition, the stability is similar to CoCrMo material. Therefore, CF30-PEEK is an appropriate material for this type of prosthesis.
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- Yu Guo
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Tumor, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Huang G, Pan ST, Qiu JX. The osteogenic effects of porous Tantalum and Titanium alloy scaffolds with different unit cell structure. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2021; 210:112229. [PMID: 34875470 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Porous scaffolds have long been regarded as optimal substitute for bone tissue repairing. In order to explore the influence of unit cell structure and inherent material characteristics on the porous scaffolds in terms of mechanical and biological performance, selective laser melting (SLM) technology was used to fabricate porous tantalum (Ta) and titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) with diamond (Di) or rhombic dodecahedron (Do) unit cell structure. The mechanical strength of all the porous scaffolds could match that of trabecular bone, while the biological performance of each scaffold was diverse from each other. Moreover, the ILK/ERK1/2/Runx2 signaling pathway had been verified to be involved in the osteogenic differentiation of rat bone mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) cultured on those porous scaffolds. Unit cell structure and material characteristics of the porous Ta and Ti6Al4V scaffolds can synergistically modulate this axis and further impact on the osteogenic effects. Our results hence illustrate that porous Ta scaffold with diamond unit cell structure possesses excellent osteogenic effects and moderate mechanical strength and porous Ti6Al4V scaffold with rhombic dodecahedron unit cell structure has the highest mechanical strength and moderate osteogenic effects. Both porous Ta and Ti6Al4V can be applied in different settings requiring either better biological performance or higher mechanical demand.
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- Gan Huang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Genistein loaded into microporous surface of nano tantalum/PEEK composite with antibacterial effect regulating cellular response in vitro, and promoting osseointegration in vivo. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 125:104972. [PMID: 34794044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Poly(ether-ether-ketone) (PEEK) with good biocompatibility exhibits high mechanical strengths but bioinert. In addition, tantalum (Ta) possesses outstanding osteogenesis but high density and elastic modulus, and cost. In this study, by blending Ta nanoparticles with PEEK, Ta/PEEK composite (TP) was prepared, which was then treated by concentrated sulfuric acid to form a microporous surface containing Ta particles on TP (TPS). Moreover, genistein (GS) with antibacterial property was loaded into the microporous surface of TPS (TPSG). Compared with TP, the surface properties (e.g., surface roughness and hydrophilicity) of TPS was obviously improved because of the microporous surface including Ta nanoparticles. Moreover, TPS showed low antibacterial properties because of presence of sulfonic group while TPSG exhibited excellent antibacterial properties due to GS loaded into the microporous surface. Furthermore, compared with TP, TPS obviously promoted attachment and proliferation of MG63 cells, while TPSG with GS remarkably inducing osteogenic differentiation of the cells compared with TPS in vitro. Moreover, in comparison with TP, TPS with optimized surface properties promoted new bone regeneration and osseointegration, while TPSG loading GS further enhanced bone regeneration as well as osseointegration in vivo. In summary, the GS loaded into microporous surface including Ta nanoparticles of TPSG exhibited antibacterial and osteogenic activity, which would have great potential for bone tissue repair.
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Rambaran MA, Gorzsás A, Holmboe M, Ohlin CA. Polyoxoniobates as molecular building blocks in thin films. Dalton Trans 2021; 50:16030-16038. [PMID: 34613326 DOI: 10.1039/d1dt03116c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Niobium oxide thin films have been prepared by spin-coating aqueous solutions of tetramethylammonium salts of the isostructural polyoxometalate clusters [Nb10O28]6-, [TiNb9O28]7- and [Ti2Nb8O28]8- onto silicon wafers, and annealing them. The [Nb10O28]6- cluster yields films of Nb2O5 in the orthorhombic and monoclinic crystal phases when annealed at 800 °C and 1000 °C, respectively, whereas the [TiNb9O28]7- and [Ti2Nb8O28]8- clusters yield the monoclinic crystal phases of Ti2Nb12O29 and TiNb2O7 (titanium-niobium oxides) in different ratios. We also demonstrate a protocol for depositing successive layers of metal oxide films. Finally, we explore factors affecting the roughness of the films.
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- Mark A Rambaran
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Umeå University, 907 36 Sweden.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Umeå University, 907 36 Sweden.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Umeå University, 907 36 Sweden.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Umeå University, 907 36 Sweden.
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Li J, Cao F, Wu B, Yang J, Xu W, Wang W, Wei X, Liu G, Zhao D. Immobilization of bioactive vascular endothelial growth factor onto Ca-deficient hydroxyapatite-coated Mg by covalent bonding using polydopamine. J Orthop Translat 2021; 30:82-92. [PMID: 34660198 PMCID: PMC8487887 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is considered a promising technology for repairing bone defects. Mg2+ promotes osteogenesis, which makes Mg-based scaffolds popular for research on orthopedic implant materials. Angiogenesis plays an important role in the process of bone tissue repair and regeneration, and it is one of the important problems in BTE urgently needs to be solved. METHODS Mg was firstly coated with Ca-deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA) via hydrothermal treatment, and polydopamine (DOPA) was then used as the connecting medium to immobilize vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on the CDHA coating. The physicochemical properties of the coatings were characterized by SEM, EDS, XPS, FTIR and immersion experiment in SBF. The ahesion, proliferation, and angiogenesis potential of the coatings were determined in vitro. RESULTS The composite coating significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Mg and prohibited excessively high local alkalinity. VEGF could be firmly immobilized on Mg via polydopamine. The CCK-8, live/dead staining and adhesion test results showed that the VEGF-DOPA-CDHA coating exhibited excellent biocompatibility and could significantly improve the adhesion and proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells on Mg. Microtubule formation, immunofluorescence and Quantitative Real-Time PCR (qRT-PCR) experiments showed that VEGF immobilized on Mg still possessed bioactivity in promoting the differentiation of rat mesenchymal stem cells into endothelial cells. CONCLUSION In this study, we enabled the angiogenic biological activity of Mg by immobilizing VEGF on Mg. Mg was successfully coated with a functional VEGF-DOPA-CDHA composite coating. The CDHA coating significantly increased the corrosion resistance of Mg and prohibited the negative effect of excessively high local alkalinity on the biological activity of VEGF. As an intermediate layer, the DOPA coating protects Mg, and DOPA provides a binding site for VEGF so that VEGF can be firmly immobilized on Mg and give Mg angiogenic bioactivity during the initial period of implantation. THE TRANSLATIONAL POTENTIAL OF THIS ARTICLE The treatment of large bone defect is still one of the orthopedic trauma diseases that are difficult to be completely treated in clinic. The development of tissue engineering technology provides a new option for the treatment of large bone defects. The regeneration of blood vessels is of great significance for the repair of bone defects. In this study, VEGF was connected on the surface of degradable magnesium by covalent bonding. Vascular biofunctionalized magnesium scaffolds are expected to regenerate bone tissue with blood transport and be used in the clinical treatment of large bone defects.
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- Junlei Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electronic Information and Electronical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, China
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Lei P, Qian H, Zhang T, Lei T, Hu Y, Chen C, Zhou K. Porous tantalum structure integrated on Ti6Al4V base by Laser Powder Bed Fusion for enhanced bony-ingrowth implants: In vitro and in vivo validation. Bioact Mater 2021; 7:3-13. [PMID: 34430760 PMCID: PMC8367833 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Despite the widespread application of Ti6Al4V and tantalum (Ta) in orthopedics, bioinertia and high cost limit their further applicability, respectively, and tremendous efforts have been made on the Ti6Al4V-Ta alloy and Ta coating to address these drawbacks. However, the scaffolds obtained are unsatisfactory. In this study, novel high-interface-strength Ti6Al4V-based porous Ta scaffolds were successfully manufactured using Laser Powder Bed Fusion for the first time, in which porous Ta was directly manufactured on a solid Ti6Al4V substrate. Mechanical testing revealed that the novel scaffolds were biomechanically compatible, and the interfacial bonding strength was as high as 447.5 MPa. In vitro biocompatibility assay, using rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (r-BMSCs), indicated that the novel scaffolds were biocompatible. Alkaline phosphatase and mineralized nodule determination demonstrated that the scaffolds favored the osteogenic differentiation of r-BMSCs. Moreover, scaffolds were implanted into rabbits with femur bone defects, and imaging and histological evaluation identified considerable new bone formation and bone ingrowth, suggesting that the scaffolds were well integrated with the host bone. Overall, these results demonstrated good mechanical compatibility, biocompatibility, and osteointegration performance of the novel Ti6Al4V-based porous Ta scaffold, which possesses great potential for orthopedic clinical applications.
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- Pengfei Lei
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China.,State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hunan Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Metal and Ceramic Implants, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.,State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China
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Padilha Fontoura C, Ló Bertele P, Machado Rodrigues M, Elisa Dotta Maddalozzo A, Frassini R, Silvestrin Celi Garcia C, Tomaz Martins S, Crespo JDS, Figueroa CA, Roesch-Ely M, Aguzzoli C. Comparative Study of Physicochemical Properties and Biocompatibility (L929 and MG63 Cells) of TiN Coatings Obtained by Plasma Nitriding and Thin Film Deposition. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:3683-3695. [PMID: 34291900 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ti6Al4V is one of the most lightweight, mechanically resistant, and appropriate for biologically induced corrosion alloys. However, surface properties often must be tuned for fitting into biomedical applications, and therefore, surface modification is of paramount importance to carry on its use. This work compares the interaction between two different cell lines (L929 fibroblasts and osteoblast-like MG63) and medical grade Ti6Al4V after surface modification by plasma nitriding or thin film deposition. We studied the adhesion of these two cell lines, exploring which trends are consistent for cell behavior, correlating with osseointegration and in vivo conditions. Modified surfaces were analyzed through several physicochemical characterization techniques. Plasma nitriding led to a more pronounced increase in surface roughness, a thicker aluminum-free layer, made up of diverse titanium nitride phases, whereas thin film deposition resulted in a single-phase pure titanium nitride layer that leveled the ridged topography. The selective adhesion of osteoblast-like cells over fibroblasts was observed in nitrided samples but not in thin film deposited films, indicating that the competitive cellular behavior is more pronounced in plasma nitrided surfaces. The obtained coatings presented an appropriate performance for its use in biomedical-aimed applications, including the possibility of a higher success rate in osseointegration of implants.
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- Cristian Padilha Fontoura
- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGMAT), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560 Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGMAT), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560 Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGMAT), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560 Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGMAT), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560 Brazil
- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGMAT), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560 Brazil
- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGMAT), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560 Brazil
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- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGMAT), University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560 Brazil
- Institute of Biotechnology, University of Caxias do Sul (UCS), Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130, Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul 95070-560, Brazil
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Hasandoost L, Marx D, Zalzal P, Safir O, Hurtig M, Mehrvar C, Waldman SD, Papini M, Towler MR. Comparative Evaluation of Two Glass Polyalkenoate Cements: An In Vivo Pilot Study Using a Sheep Model. J Funct Biomater 2021; 12:jfb12030044. [PMID: 34449631 PMCID: PMC8395762 DOI: 10.3390/jfb12030044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is used to manage bone loss in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). However, the application of PMMA has been associated with complications such as volumetric shrinkage, necrosis, wear debris, and loosening. Glass polyalkenoate cements (GPCs) have potential bone cementation applications. Unlike PMMA, GPC does not undergo volumetric shrinkage, adheres chemically to bone, and does not undergo an exothermic setting reaction. In this study, two different compositions of GPCs (GPCA and GPCB), based on the patented glass system SiO2-CaO-SrO-P2O5-Ta2O5, were investigated. Working and setting times, pH, ion release, compressive strength, and cytotoxicity of each composition were assessed, and based on the results of these tests, three sets of samples from GPCA were implanted into the distal femur and proximal tibia of three sheep (alongside PMMA as control). Clinical CT scans and micro-CT images obtained at 0, 6, and 12 weeks revealed the varied radiological responses of sheep bone to GPCA. One GPCA sample (implanted in the sheep for 12 weeks) was characterized with no bone resorption. Furthermore, a continuous bone-cement interface was observed in the CT images of this sample. The other implanted GPCA showed a thin radiolucent border at six weeks, indicating some bone resorption occurred. The third sample showed extensive bone resorption at both six and 12 weeks. Possible speculative factors that might be involved in the varied response can be: excessive Zn2+ ion release, low pH, mixing variability, and difficulty in inserting the samples into different parts of the sheep bone.
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- Leyla Hasandoost
- Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Biomedical Engineering Program, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada; (L.H.); (D.M.); (S.D.W.); (M.P.)
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Biomedical Engineering Program, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada; (L.H.); (D.M.); (S.D.W.); (M.P.)
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada;
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Oakville, ON L6J 3L7, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X5, Canada;
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- Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada;
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- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada;
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- Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Biomedical Engineering Program, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada; (L.H.); (D.M.); (S.D.W.); (M.P.)
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Biomedical Engineering Program, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada; (L.H.); (D.M.); (S.D.W.); (M.P.)
- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada;
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- Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Biomedical Engineering Program, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada; (L.H.); (D.M.); (S.D.W.); (M.P.)
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada
- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada;
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Additive manufacturing's attributes include print customization, low per-unit cost for small- to mid-batch production, seamless interfacing with mainstream medical 3D imaging techniques, and feasibility to create free-form objects in materials that are biocompatible and biodegradable. Consequently, additive manufacturing is apposite for a wide range of biomedical applications including custom biocompatible implants that mimic the mechanical response of bone, biodegradable scaffolds with engineered degradation rate, medical surgical tools, and biomedical instrumentation. This review surveys the materials, 3D printing methods and technologies, and biomedical applications of metal 3D printing, providing a historical perspective while focusing on the state of the art. It then identifies a number of exciting directions of future growth: (a) the improvement of mainstream additive manufacturing methods and associated feedstock; (b) the exploration of mature, less utilized metal 3D printing techniques; (c) the optimization of additively manufactured load-bearing structures via artificial intelligence; and (d) the creation of monolithic, multimaterial, finely featured, multifunctional implants.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA
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Bonithon R, Kao AP, Fernández MP, Dunlop JN, Blunn GW, Witte F, Tozzi G. Multi-scale mechanical and morphological characterisation of sintered porous magnesium-based scaffolds for bone regeneration in critical-sized defects. Acta Biomater 2021; 127:338-352. [PMID: 33831571 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.03.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are very promising degradable, osteoconductive and osteopromotive materials to be used as regenerative treatment for critical-sized bone defects. Under load-bearing conditions, Mg alloys must display sufficient morphological and mechanical resemblance to the native bone they are meant to replace to provide adequate support and enable initial bone bridging. In this study, unique highly open-porous Mg-based scaffolds were mechanically and morphologically characterised at different scales. In situ X-ray computed tomography (XCT) mechanics, digital volume correlation (DVC), electron microscopy and nanoindentation were combined to assess the influence of material properties on the apparent (macro) mechanics of the scaffold. The results showed that Mg exhibited a higher connected structure (38.4mm-3 and 6.2mm-3 for Mg and trabecular bone (Tb), respectively) and smaller spacing (245µm and 629µm for Mg and Tb, respectively) while keeping an overall appropriate porosity of 55% in the range of trabecular bone (30-80%). This fully connected and highly porous structure promoted lower local strain compared to the trabecular bone structure at material level (i.e. -22067 ± 8409µε and -40120 ± 18364µε at 6% compression for Mg and trabecular bone, respectively) and highly ductile mechanical behaviour at apparent level preventing premature scaffold failure. Furthermore, the Mg scaffolds exceeded the physiological strain of bone tissue generated in daily activities such as walking or running (500-2000µε) by one order of magnitude. The yield stress was also found to be close to trabecular bone (2.06MPa and 6.67MPa for Mg and Tb, respectively). Based on this evidence, the study highlights the overall biomechanical suitability of an innovative Mg-based scaffold design to be used as a treatment for bone critical-sized defects. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Bone regeneration remains a challenging field of research where different materials and solutions are investigated. Among the variety of treatments, biodegradable magnesium-based implants represent a very promising possibility. The novelty of this study is based on the characterisation of innovative magnesium-based implants whose structure and manufacturing have been optimised to enable the preservation of mechanical integrity and resemble bone microarchitecture. It is also based on a multi-scale approach by coupling high-resolution X-ray computed tomography (XCT), with in situ mechanics, digital volume correlation (DVC) as well as nano-indentation and electron-based microscopy imaging to define how degradable porous Mg-based implants fulfil morphological and mechanical requirements to be used as critical bone defects regeneration treatment.
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Huang G, Pan ST, Qiu JX. The Clinical Application of Porous Tantalum and Its New Development for Bone Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:2647. [PMID: 34070153 PMCID: PMC8158527 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Porous tantalum (Ta) is a promising biomaterial and has been applied in orthopedics and dentistry for nearly two decades. The high porosity and interconnected pore structure of porous Ta promise fine bone ingrowth and new bone formation within the inner space, which further guarantee rapid osteointegration and bone-implant stability in the long term. Porous Ta has high wettability and surface energy that can facilitate adherence, proliferation and mineralization of osteoblasts. Meanwhile, the low elastic modulus and high friction coefficient of porous Ta allow it to effectively avoid the stress shield effect, minimize marginal bone loss and ensure primary stability. Accordingly, the satisfactory clinical application of porous Ta-based implants or prostheses is mainly derived from its excellent biological and mechanical properties. With the advent of additive manufacturing, personalized porous Ta-based implants or prostheses have shown their clinical value in the treatment of individual patients who need specially designed implants or prosthesis. In addition, many modification methods have been introduced to enhance the bioactivity and antibacterial property of porous Ta with promising in vitro and in vivo research results. In any case, choosing suitable patients is of great importance to guarantee surgical success after porous Ta insertion.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China; (G.H.); (S.-T.P.)
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Tang G, Liu Z, Liu Y, Yu J, Wang X, Tan Z, Ye X. Recent Trends in the Development of Bone Regenerative Biomaterials. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:665813. [PMID: 34026758 PMCID: PMC8138062 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.665813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The goal of a biomaterial is to support the bone tissue regeneration process at the defect site and eventually degrade in situ and get replaced with the newly generated bone tissue. Biomaterials that enhance bone regeneration have a wealth of potential clinical applications from the treatment of non-union fractures to spinal fusion. The use of bone regenerative biomaterials from bioceramics and polymeric components to support bone cell and tissue growth is a longstanding area of interest. Recently, various forms of bone repair materials such as hydrogel, nanofiber scaffolds, and 3D printing composite scaffolds are emerging. Current challenges include the engineering of biomaterials that can match both the mechanical and biological context of bone tissue matrix and support the vascularization of large tissue constructs. Biomaterials with new levels of biofunctionality that attempt to recreate nanoscale topographical, biofactor, and gene delivery cues from the extracellular environment are emerging as interesting candidate bone regenerative biomaterials. This review has been sculptured around a case-by-case basis of current research that is being undertaken in the field of bone regeneration engineering. We will highlight the current progress in the development of physicochemical properties and applications of bone defect repair materials and their perspectives in bone regeneration.
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- Guoke Tang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Zhuzhou Hospital of Xiangya School of Medical CSU, Hunan, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Zhuzhou Hospital of Xiangya School of Medical CSU, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Affiliated Zhuzhou Hospital of Xiangya School of Medical CSU, Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Spece H, Basgul C, Andrews CE, MacDonald DW, Taheri ML, Kurtz SM. A systematic review of preclinical in vivo testing of 3D printed porous Ti6Al4V for orthopedic applications, part I: Animal models and bone ingrowth outcome measures. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2021; 109:1436-1454. [PMID: 33484102 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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For Ti6Al4V orthopedic and spinal implants, osseointegration is often achieved using complex porous geometries created via additive manufacturing (AM). While AM porous titanium (pTi) has shown clinical success, concerns regarding metallic implants have spurred interest in alternative AM biomaterials for osseointegration. Insights regarding the evaluation of these new materials may be supported by better understanding the role of preclinical testing for AM pTi. We therefore asked: (a) What animal models have been most commonly used to evaluate AM porous Ti6Al4V for orthopedic bone ingrowth; (b) What were the primary reported quantitative outcome measures for these models; and (c) What were the bone ingrowth outcomes associated with the most frequently used models? We performed a systematic literature search and identified 58 articles meeting our inclusion criteria. We found that AM pTi was evaluated most often using rabbit and sheep femoral condyle defect (FCD) models. Additional ingrowth models including transcortical and segmental defects, spinal fusions, and calvarial defects were also used with various animals based on the study goals. Quantitative outcome measures determined via histomorphometry including ''bone ingrowth'' (range: 3.92-53.4% for rabbit/sheep FCD) and bone-implant contact (range: 9.9-59.7% for rabbit/sheep FCD) were the most common. Studies also used 3D imaging to report outcomes such as bone volume fraction (BV/TV, range: 4.4-61.1% for rabbit/sheep FCD), and push-out testing for outcomes such as maximum removal force (range: 46.6-3092 N for rabbit/sheep FCD). Though there were many commonalities among the study methods, we also found significant heterogeneity in the outcome terms and definitions. The considerable diversity in testing and reporting may no longer be necessary considering the reported success of AM pTi across all model types and the ample literature supporting the rabbit and sheep as suitable small and large animal models, respectively. Ultimately, more standardized animal models and reporting of bone ingrowth for porous AM materials will be useful for future studies.
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- Hannah Spece
- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Implant Research Core, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Exponent, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lei T, Qian H, Lei P, Hu Y. The increased oxygen content in tantalum leads to decreased bioactivity and osteogenic ability of tantalum implants. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:1409-1420. [PMID: 33393576 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01555e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Tantalum (Ta) implants fabricated by current processing techniques inevitably contain more or less oxygen impurities due to the extremely high melting point and high affinity of oxygen for Ta. Therefore, in this study we investigated whether oxygen impurities cause any effects on the bioactivity of Ta. EDS analysis demonstrated the surface oxygen content difference among different fabricated Ta samples, and the surface water contact angle (WCA) of Ta with high oxygen content (HO-Ta) was significantly higher than that of Ta with medium (MO-Ta) and low (LO-Ta) oxygen content. The in vitro cellular experiments showed that MC3T3-E1 cells on Ta with lower oxygen content exhibited better adhesion, growth, morphological development and in vitro osteogenic ability. Similarly, the in vivo animal experiments indicated the better bone regeneration and ingrowth performances of Ta with lower oxygen content. In addition, the highest ROS production was detected in the HO-Ta group, while the lowest in the LO-Ta group. This study suggests that the oxygen content within Ta, which occurs unavoidably due to technical limitations, negatively affects the bioactivity of Ta in a dose-dependent manner, indicating the need to develop techniques to produce orthopedic all-Ta implants.
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- Ting Lei
- Department of Orthopeadic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, China.
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Edelmann A, Dubis M, Hellmann R. Selective Laser Melting of Patient Individualized Osteosynthesis Plates-Digital to Physical Process Chain. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E5786. [PMID: 33352930 PMCID: PMC7767064 DOI: 10.3390/ma13245786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We report on the exemplified realization of a digital to physical process chain for a patient individualized osteosynthesis plate for the tarsal bone area. Anonymized patient-specific data of the right feet were captured by computer tomography, which were then digitally processed to generate a surface file format (standard tessellation language, STL) ready for additive manufacturing. Physical realization by selective laser melting in titanium using optimized parameter settings and post-processing by stress relief annealing results in a customized osteosynthesis plate with superior properties fulfilling medical demands. High fitting accuracy was demonstrated by applying the osteosynthesis plate to an equally good 3D printed bone model, which likewise was generated using the patient-specific computer tomography (CT) data employing selective laser sintering and polyamid 12. Proper fixation has been achieved without any further manipulation of the plate using standard screws, proving that based on CT data, individualized implants well adapted to the anatomical conditions can be accomplished without the need for additional steps, such as bending, cutting and shape trimming of precast bone plates during the surgical intervention. Beyond parameter optimization for selective laser melting, this exemplified digital to physical process chain highlights the potential of additive manufacturing for individualized osteosynthesis.
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- André Edelmann
- Applied Laser and Photonics Group, University of Applied Sciences Aschaffenburg, 63743 Aschaffenburg, Germany; (M.D.); (R.H.)
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Immobilizing magnesium ions on 3D printed porous tantalum scaffolds with polydopamine for improved vascularization and osteogenesis. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 117:111303. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Qian H, Lei T, Lei P, Hu Y. Additively Manufactured Tantalum Implants for Repairing Bone Defects: A Systematic Review. TISSUE ENGINEERING PART B-REVIEWS 2020; 27:166-180. [PMID: 32799765 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2020.0134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Tantalum has unique advantages as a biomaterial for repairing bone defects due to its outstanding bioactivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties. Ideal implants for bone repair should be of good biocompatibility and bioactivity, as well as ability to simulate the microstructure and mechanical environment of human bone tissues. Additive manufacturing can facilitate freedom of design for the macrostructure/microstructure of bone implants with controlled mechanical properties; thus, this method has great potential. Additively manufactured tantalum implants provide a novel alternative for bone repair and are gaining increasing attention. This systematic review aims to comprehensively summarize the subsistent evidence from physicochemical, cellular, animal, and clinical studies on additively manufactured tantalum implants in repairing bone defects, for the first time. This work may provide researchers an essential grasp on the advances of additively manufactured tantalum implants. Impact statement Tantalum has unique advantages as a biomaterial. Additive manufacturing facilitates design freedom and additively manufactured tantalum is a novel alternative for bone repair. Studies on additively manufactured tantalum progress greatly, while no review summarizing the progresses was published.
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- Hu Qian
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.,Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Zhao S, Xie K, Guo Y, Tan J, Wu J, Yang Y, Fu P, Wang L, Jiang W, Hao Y. Fabrication and Biological Activity of 3D-Printed Polycaprolactone/Magnesium Porous Scaffolds for Critical Size Bone Defect Repair. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:5120-5131. [PMID: 33455263 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Polycaprolactone (PCL) is widely used in bone tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility and mechanical strength. However, PCL is not biologically active and shows poor hydrophilicity, making it difficult for new bones to bind tightly to its surface. Magnesium (Mg), an important component of natural bone, exhibits good osteo-inductivity and biological activity. Therefore, porous PCL/Mg scaffolds, including pure PCL, PCL/5%Mg, PCL/10%Mg, and PCL/15%Mg, were prepared to elucidate whether the porous structure of scaffolds and the bioactivity of PCL may be enhanced via 3D printing and incorporation of Mg powder. Compared with the control group (pure PCL only), the hydrophilicity of composite PCL/Mg scaffolds was greatly increased, resulting in the scaffolds having decreased water contact angles. Tests for adhesion and proliferation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) indicated that the PCL/10%Mg scaffold showed superior compatibility. Furthermore, as indicated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and semiquantitative analysis of alizarin red staining, PCL/10%Mg scaffolds exhibited significantly stronger osteogenic activity than the other scaffolds. Animal experiments demonstrated that PCL/10%Mg scaffolds displayed pro-osteogenic effects at an early stage (4 weeks) and produced more new bone mass 8-12 weeks following implantation, compared with the control group. Visceral and blood parameter analyses indicated that PCL/10%Mg scaffolds did not exert any noticeable toxic effects. PCL/10%Mg composite scaffolds were found to promote bone defect repair at an early stage with good cytocompatibility. This finding revealed a new concept in designing bone tissue materials, which showed potential as a clinical treatment for bone defects.
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- Shuang Zhao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming and State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China.,Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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Qian H, Lei T, Ye Z, Hu Y, Lei P. From the Performance to the Essence: The Biological Mechanisms of How Tantalum Contributes to Osteogenesis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:5162524. [PMID: 32802853 PMCID: PMC7403943 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5162524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Despite the brilliant bioactive performance of tantalum as an orthopedic biomaterial verified through laboratory researches and clinical practice in the past decades, scarce evidences about the essential mechanisms of how tantalum contributes to osteogenesis were systematically discussed. Up to now, a few studies have uncovered preliminarily the biological mechanism of tantalum in osteogenic differentiation and osteogenesis; it is of great necessity to map out the panorama through which tantalum contributes to new bone formation. This minireview summarized current advances to demonstrate the probable signaling pathways and underlying molecular cascades through which tantalum orchestrates osteogenesis, which mainly contain Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, BMP signaling pathway, TGF-β signaling pathway, and integrin signaling pathway. Limits of subsistent studies and further work are also discussed, providing a novel vision for the study and application of tantalum.
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- Hu Qian
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, 172 Tongzipo Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, 172 Tongzipo Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan 410008, China
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Kim T, See CW, Li X, Zhu D. Orthopedic implants and devices for bone fractures and defects: Past, present and perspective. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2020.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Xie K, Guo Y, Zhao S, Wang L, Wu J, Tan J, Yang Y, Wu W, Jiang W, Hao Y. Partially Melted Ti6Al4V Particles Increase Bacterial Adhesion and Inhibit Osteogenic Activity on 3D-printed Implants: An In Vitro Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2019; 477:2772-2782. [PMID: 31764350 PMCID: PMC6907305 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000000954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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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 structure of the SLM porous Ti6Al4V implant allows for cell migration and osteogenic differentiation, which is favorable for bone ingrowth and osseointegration. However, it is unclear whether the pore structure and partially melted Ti6Al4V particles on a SLM porous Ti6Al4V implant will increase bacterial adhesion and, perhaps, the risk of implant-related infection. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) Is there more bacterial adhesion and colonization on SLM porous Ti6Al4V implants than on polished orthopaedic implants? (2) Do partially melted Ti6Al4V particles on SLM porous Ti6Al4V implants reduce human bone mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) adhesion, viability, and activity? METHODS To determine bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation, we incubated five different Ti6Al4V discs (polished, grit-blasted, plasma-sprayed, particle SLM porous, and nonparticle SLM porous discs) with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli. Bacterial coverage on the surface of the five different Ti6Al4V discs were evaluated based on scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images quantitatively. In addition, a spread-plate method was used to quantitatively evaluate the bacterial adhesion on those implants. The biofilm formation was stained with crystal violet and semi-quantitatively determined with a microplate reader. The morphology and adhesion of hBMSCs on the five Ti6Al4V discs were observed with SEM. The cell viability was quantitatively evaluated with a Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. In addition, the osteogenic activity was determined in vitro with a quantitatively alkaline phosphatase activity assay and alizarin-red staining. For semiquantitative analysis, the alizarin-red stained mineralized nodules were dissolved and determined with a microplate reader. RESULTS The polished discs had the lowest MRSA adhesion (8.3% ± 2.6%) compared with grit-blasted (19.1% ± 3.9%; p = 0.006), plasma-sprayed (38.5% ± 5.3%; p < 0.001), particle (23.1% ± 2.8%; p < 0.001), and nonparticle discs (15.7% ± 2.5%; p = 0.003). Additionally, when comparing the two SLM discs, we found that particle discs had higher bacterial coverage than nonparticle discs (23.1% ± 2.8% versus 15.7% ± 2.5%; p = 0.020). An E. coli analysis showed similar results, with the higher adhesion to particle SLM discs than to nonparticle discs (20.7% ± 4.2% versus 14.4% ± 3.6%; p = 0.011). In addition, on particle SLM porous discs, bacterial colonies were localized around the partially melted Ti6Al4V particles, based on SEM images. After a 7-day incubation period, the cell viability in the particle group (optical density value 0.72 ± 0.05) was lower than that in the nonparticle groups (optical density value: 0.87 ± 0.08; p = 0.003). Alkaline phosphatase activity, as a marker of osteogenic differentiation, was lower in the particle group than in the nonparticle group (1.32 ± 0.12 U/mL versus 1.58 ± 0.09 U/mL; p = 0.012). CONCLUSION Higher bacterial adhesion was observed on SLM porous discs than on polished discs. The partially melted Ti6Al4V particles on SLM porous discs not only enhanced bacterial adhesion but also inhibited the osteogenic activity of hBMSCs. Postprocessing treatment is necessary to remove partially melted Ti6Al4V particles on an SLM implant before further use. Additional studies are needed to determine whether an SLM porous Ti6Al4V implant increases the risk of implant-related infection in vivo. CLINICAL RELEVANCE As implants with porous Ti6Al4V made using SLM are being designed, our preliminary findings suggest that postprocessing treatment is needed to remove partially melted Ti6Al4V particles before further use. In addition, the depth of the porous structure of the SLM implant should not exceed the maximum depth of bone ingrowth because the host immune defense cannot prevent bacterial adhesion without integration.
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- Kai Xie
- K. Xie, Y. Guo, S. Zhao, L. Wang, J. Wu, J. Tan, Y. Yang, W. Wu, Y. Hao, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China W. Jiang, Y. Hao, Clinical and Translational Research Center for 3D Printing Technology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Han Q, Wang C, Chen H, Zhao X, Wang J. Porous Tantalum and Titanium in Orthopedics: A Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:5798-5824. [PMID: 33405672 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Porous metal is metal with special porous structures, which can offer high biocompatibility and low Young's modulus to satisfy the need for orthopedic applications. Titanium and tantalum are the most widely used porous metals in orthopedics due to their excellent biomechanical properties and biocompatibility. Porous titanium and tantalum have been studied and applied for a long history until now. Here in this review, various manufacturing methods of titanium and tantalum porous metals are introduced. Application of these porous metals in different parts of the body are summarized, and strengths and weaknesses of these porous metal implants in clinical practice are discussed frankly for future improvement from the viewpoint of orthopedic surgeons. Then according to the requirements from clinics, progress in research for clinical use is illustrated in four aspects. Various creative designs of microporous and functionally gradient structure, surface modification, and functional compound systems of porous metal are exhibited as reference for future research. Finally, the directions of orthopedic porous metal development were proposed from the clinical view based on the rapid progress of additive manufacturing. Controllable design of both macroscopic anatomical bionic shape and microscopic functional bionic gradient porous metal, which could meet the rigorous mechanical demand of bone reconstruction, should be developed as the focus. The modification of a porous metal surface and construction of a functional porous metal compound system, empowering stronger cell proliferation and antimicrobial and antineoplastic property to the porous metal implant, also should be taken into consideration.
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- Qing Han
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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