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To provide the student a clear understanding about the different biomaterials required for construction of implants and artificial organs. To understand the requirements of a biomaterial before implantation into the body.

Outline Syllabus:Requirements of implant materials Material implants: metals, ceramics, plastics (UHMWPE), composites, neoligaments, materials in external appliances, materials in prosthetics and materials in orthotics. General characteristics and material properties and biocompatibility Characteristics of implant materials – metals, ceramics, plastic and composites. Structure, function and applications of material implants Biologic biomaterials, tissue derived biomaterials (collagen), soft tissue replacement: blood interfacing implants, non-blood interfacing implants, hard tissue replacement: bone repair and joint implants, dental implants. The relationship of materials characteristics to biological properties. Biomedical principles of amputation and prosthetics Principles of upper limb prosthesis and lower limb prosthesis.

Additional Information:This module is part of the Level 6 of the BEng(Hons) in Biomedical Engineering