Orthopedics

Research reports from B. Masson and co-authors provide new insights into orthopedics

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, May 31st, 2009

According to a study from France, "Pure alumina ceramic has been in clinical use in orthopaedics since 1971 and, currently, up to 5 million components have been implanted. Alumina offers advantages like stability, biocompatibility and low wear; however, it has limited strength."

"Applications are limited by design considerations. Engineers in biomaterials have worked on improving the performance of the material by optimising the manufacturing process. To fulfil surgeons' and patients' increasingly exacting requirements, ceramists have also developed a new ceramic composite, the alumina matrix composite (AMC). This material combines the great principles of the...

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Source: Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA (2009-05-31)

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