Materials Used in Orthopaedic Implants

Final Thoughts

Now that you know more about biomaterials, it is important to understand that material alone is not completely responsible for the success of an implant. Many things must be considered together, including the design of the implant, the surgical technique, the condition of your bones, your overall health, and your activity level.

It is also important to remember that your bones, even when healthy, have limits as far as how much mechanical stress they can withstand without breaking. Likewise, orthopaedic implants have limits. And it is very important that you carefully follow your doctor’s instructions about the activities you can perform that are within the limits of your implant.