Orthopedic implants:

Types of implants:

1- permanent:
It includes permanent replacement of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and finger joints that are placed in different parts of the body during the life of orthopedic patients.
2- Temporary:
including screws, pins, wires and intramuscular nails are necessary to fix broken bones or fractures and are supposed to remain in the body for a relatively short period of time until the bones heal. A proper understanding of the basic needs of the implant material and the subsequent biological reaction is very important for the design and placement of the implant in the physiological conditions in the body of each patient.
  Choosing the right material for orthopedic implants depends on specific applications:
Metal alloys, ceramics and polymers are commonly used in orthopedic implants. These materials have different physical, chemical and biological properties that provide specific applications. Despite the success of traditional materials, new and better environmental materials are continuously being developed to meet the ever-increasing demand.
Removal of orthopedic implants:
According to the studies, orthopedic patients with bone fractures whose implants remained in their bodies for more than two years were examined, and the surgical complications and quality of life of orthopedic patients, despite the implants remaining in their bodies, do not have a statistically significant difference from the quality of life of the normal community. In most cases, it is within the normal range of the society, and the presence of the implant in the body has not caused a significant limitation in normal physical activities, and there may be no need to remove the implant. To remove the orthopedic implants, patients must undergo surgery again. This surgery is unnecessary and depends on the doctor's diagnosis. According to medical research, special conditions have been stated for the removal of orthopedic implants. It is also recommended that the removal of the implant is done only if there are special conditions.