Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Currently, studies about artificial joint materials have achieved remarkable results, but there are still some problems.
OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical application and progress of artificial joint biomaterials.
METHODS: A computer-based search of VIP database (2000-01/2010-10) was performed to retrieve articles regarding clinical application of artificial joint materials using the keyword of “artificial implant materials”.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Regeneration of bone defects has been an important issue in bone research. Currently, the main treatments are autologous bone graft, allograft and artificial bone graft. Repair of bone defects with artificial materials avoids the pain of patients suffering from autologous transplantation, complications and immune rejection due to allogeneic transplantation. But, non-toxic alternative materials are necessary with good cell compatibility and tissue compatibility.