The applications and research progresses of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy in reconstructive surgery

Qiang Li; Yanjun Zeng; Xiaoying Tang

doi:10.1007/s13246-010-0022-8

The applications and research progresses of nickel-titanium shape memory alloy in reconstructive surgery

Qiang Li^*, Yanjun Zeng, Xiaoying Tang

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School of Medical and Technology

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Abstract

In spite of some good successes and excellent researches of Nickel-titanium shape memory alloy (NiTi- SMA) in reconstructive surgery, there are still serious limitations to the clinical applications of NiTi alloy today. The potential leakage of elements and ions could be toxic to cells, tissues and organs. This review discussed the properties, clinical applications, corrosion performance, biocompatibility, the possible preventive measures to improve corrosion resistance by surface/structure modifications and the long-term challenges of using SMAs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	129-136
Number of pages	8
Journal	Australasian Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13246-010-0022-8
Publication status	Published - Jun 2010

Keywords

Biocompatibility
Corrosion
Modifications
Nickel-titanium shape memory alloy (NiTi-SMA)
Reconstruction

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