Abstract
Some patients may need to go through some specified medical procedures. These include tissue regeneration, restoring the function of organs and orthopaedic implantation. An implant is a bio-medical device used to replace damaged, defective or broken body parts. It can be natural or synthetic. Implants work closely with the living systems that include artificial bones, stents, tissues or even organs. Advancements in science, technology and medicine rely on ongoing research in the field of bio-implants. In this study a detailed review is presented in the field of materials employed for bio-medical applications. The review primarily focuses on implants in orthopaedics applications. This review covers various manufacturing techniques used for fabrication of implants. In addition, it covers various surface modification techniques used to achieve required surface properties necessary for bio-implant applications. A large number of materials are being used for these applications. However, magnesium and its alloys can be the promising material for bio-implants. These are lightweight and have low density which is close to that of the human bone. In addition, these are biodegradable and can break down naturally in the body. This review primarily focuses on orthopaedic bio-implants; material selection, manufacturing techniques and the methods used to modify their surfaces.
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