Biomaterials
A registrar is presenting a case of metal hypersensitivity in a patient with a total hip replacement at the multidisciplinary meeting. The consultant asks about the different biomaterials used in orthopaedic implants and their properties. Regarding orthopaedic implant biomaterials:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
Stainless steel (316L) contains iron, chromium (corrosion resistance via passive oxide layer), nicke...
Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) has excellent corrosion resistance due to a stable titanium oxide layer, ...
Titanium has the highest modulus of elasticity of orthopaedic metals causing maximum stress shieldin...
Cobalt-chrome alloys have excellent corrosion resistance, high hardness and wear resistance (ideal f...
UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) is used for bearing surfaces (acetabular liner, ti...
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option