A short review: hydroxyapatite coatings for metallic implants

ABSTRACTThe number of orthopedic surgeries will continue increasing over the next decades. The most common causes of orthopedic implant failure after implantation are infections, inflammatory response, corrosion, mismatch in elastic modulus, stress shielding and excessive wear. To address the proble...

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Main Authors: Fernando F. Rios-Pimentel, Magdalena M. Méndez-González, Miguel García-Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/25787616.2023.2202002