ReviewAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2025
Biodegradable Medical Implants: Reshaping Future Medical Practice.
Review in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.
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18 citing papers in PubMed.
- Degradation of biodegradable orthopedic screws does (not) elevate tissue heating under Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Implications for next generation implants.Bioactive materials · 2026Article
- Valence- and Phase-Engineered VP/WOx Heterojunction Microneedles for Photoresponsive Therapy of Infected Wounds.Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany) · 2026Article
- Comparative Analysis of Bone Remodeling Dynamics and Bone Vitality Following Standard Bone Augmentation Procedures: A Review.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Photo-crosslinkable hydrogel with programmable dual time-phase drug release for accelerated healing of infected diabetic wounds.Journal of advanced research · 2026Article
- Clinical Performance of GalaFLEX® (Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate) Scaffold Application in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery: A Retrospective Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Biodegradable Zn-Based Implants: Progress, Challenges, and Pathways toward Clinical Translation.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- Synchronizing degradation with regeneration: a model-driven framework for designing biodegradable biomaterials in bone tissue engineering.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2026Review
- Intelligence-responsive wettability switch coating on magnesium implants for treating osteoporotic fracture.Nature communications · 2026Article
- 4D Printing in Biomedical Implants and Functional Healthcare Devices.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- The multilayer coatings on polylactic acid implants spatiotemporally regulates the microenvironment to enhance antibacterial and osseointegration capacity.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Histological Study of a Novel 3D-Printed Hydroxyapatite/PLGA Bone Graft in the Regeneration of Critical-Sized Long Bone Defects.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Research Progress in Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Preparation of High-Quality Biomaterials.ACS omega · 2026Review
- Pathobiology of ESKAPE Biofilms in implant infections: current understanding and implications for future therapeutic strategies.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Review
- Construction ofRegenerative biomaterials · 2026Article
- PLGA-Based Co-Delivery Nanoformulations: Overview, Strategies, and Recent Advances.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Frequency-Controlled AC-MAO Coatings with Ca, P, and Se on Magnesium: Toward Tailored Surfaces for Biodegradable Implants.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Advanced Biocompatible and Biodegradable Polymers: A Review of Functionalization, Smart Systems, and Sustainable Applications.Polymers · 2025Review
- Biodegradable Medical Implants: Reshaping Future Medical Practice.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Review
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5 authors.
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Abstract
Biodegradable medical implants have fundamentally transformed the field of biomedical engineering by providing sustainable and biocompatible alternatives that obviate the need for secondary surgical removal and facilitate endogenous tissue regeneration. This comprehensive review systematically evaluates recent advancements in biodegradable implants utilized across a spectrum of medical applications, including internal medicine, surgical interventions, and medical devices. The developments discussed herein signify substantial progress in material synthesis, characterization, and processing techniques, effectively addressing critical challenges associated with the integration of biodegradable devices into medical implants. Although biodegradable medical implants promise advanced patient care, widespread clinical translation is hindered by inconsistent degradation rates mismatched with healing timelines, insufficient load-bearing strength, and potential inflammatory or toxic by-products. Additionally, most studies exhibit application-material imbalances, inadequate in vivo validation, and poorly controlled degradation behavior. Future efforts must clarify degradation mechanisms and treat materials as therapeutic agents. By synthesizing recent findings and highlighting critical gaps, this review provides valuable insights to guide innovation in biodegradable implant technologies, ultimately enhancing clinical outcomes and accelerating regenerative medicine's progress. Addressing these challenges is crucial for realizing their full clinical potential.
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