Metallic Biomaterials in Biomedical Implants: A Review of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Emerging Trends
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Biomedical implants are artificial human-made devices designed to replace damaged hard tissues in the human body caused by fractures, accidents, diseases, and the natural effects of aging. Metallic biomaterials (MBMs) are commonly used in biomedical implants because of their excellent mechanical strength, stiffness, and durability. Consequently, the global demand for metallic biomaterials is growing rapidly and steadily, driven by the aging population and a rise in the incidence of injuries and diseases. This review highlights the various types of biomaterials and the processing methods used to fabricate medical implants from metallic biomaterials. It also highlights applications of biomaterials and machining processes. To encourage further research in this area, this review concludes with a summary and suggestions for future research.
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