Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin reaction caused by direct contact with chemical
substances in the environment and can either be irritant or allergic in nature. The clinical …

Despite the technological improvements in orthopedic joint replacement implants, wear and
corrosion products associated with the metal components of these implants may result in …

In recent decades there has been growing interest of material chemists in the successful
development of functional materials for drug delivery, tissue engineering, imaging …

Over the last decade, pedicle fixation systems have evolved and modifications in spinal
fusion techniques have been developed to increase fusion rates and improve clinical …

Lumbar disc herniation is among the common phenotypes of degenerative lumbar spine
diseases, significantly affecting patients' quality of life. The practice pattern is diverse …

Background Context A large number of interbody fusion cages are made of
polyetheretherketone (PEEK). To improve bone on-growth, some are coated with a thin layer …

Herein, precipitates in biomedical Co-Cr-Mo and Co-Cr-W-Ni alloys are reviewed with a
focus on their phase, chemical composition, morphology, and formation/dissolution during …

Metallic implants placed in humans exhibit wear and corrosion that result in the liberation of
metal-containing by-products. In the case of titanium (Ti) containing implants, the metal …

There has been significant progress in implant research during last the 10 years (2005–
2015). The increase in the elderly population coupled with a lack of proper physical activity …

Because of their excellent mechanical properties, high corrosion resistance, and high wear
resistance, Co-Cr alloys have been recognized as effective metallic biomaterials and have …