Prototype of a Biomimetic Multi-Spiked Connecting Scaffold for a New Generation of Resurfacing Endoprostheses

The research on the biomimetic Multi-Spiked Connecting Scaffold (MSC-Scaffold) for cementless fixation of components of a new generation of resurfacing arthroplasty endoprostheses is presented in a monograph. This includes bioengineering design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing in selective laser melting, functionalization, surface modification, numerical studies, experimental in vitro studies, and pilot surgical experiments in an animal model. The MSC-Scaffold is the first worldwide design of biomimetic fixation of diarthrodial joints resurfacing endoprostheses. The book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in biomedical engineering, biomaterials engineering, and bone & joint surgery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The monograph delves into extensive research on the development of a biomimetic Multi-Spiked Connecting Scaffold (MSC-Scaffold) for cementless fixation of components in a novel generation of resurfacing arthroplasty (RA) endoprostheses. Conducted by a collaborative bioengineering-surgical team from three esteemed Polish universities, this research encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including bioengineering design, rapid prototyping, selective laser melting (SLM) manufacturing, functionalization, surface modification, numerical studies, experimental in vitro studies, and pilot surgical experiments in an animal model.

Key Features:
1. Presents the prototype of the multi-spiked connecting scaffold, which is considered a groundbreaking innovation in the field of diarthrodial joint resurfacing endoprostheses.
2. Explains the MSC-Scaffold as the first worldwide design to employ biomimetic fixation for the components of these endoprostheses.
3. Offers insights into the comprehensive process of bioengineering design and research involved in developing this novel approach to resurfacing endoprostheses fixation.
4. Reviews the main results obtained from the scaffold prototyping and SLM manufacturing, including structural and osteoconductive functionalization, and surface modification.
5. Presents experimental and numerical investigations into the mechanical behavior of the scaffold-bone system, cell culture studies, and pilot surgical experiments conducted in animal models.
6. Targets professionals and graduate students in biomedical engineering, biomaterials engineering, and bone & joint surgery.
7. The Open Access version of this book, accessible at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032418445