Biomaterials and more
As you’d expect, orthopedic implants are very “high tech.” Their designs can be quite complex, and the materials used to make them, called biomaterials, are highly developed. Examples of biomaterials include titanium, cobalt-chrome, polyethylene, and Trabecular Metal™ material.
There are many different biomaterials, but there’s no single biomaterial that is best for all implants and all patients.