Bioimplants Help Restore Biological Structures of the Human Body

 


An implant is a medical device that replaces, supports, and improves the existing or damaged biological structure of the body. Bioimplants can be defined as prostheses used to regulate physiological functions. Bioimplants are made up of biological cells compatible with the cells of the human body. Bioimplants help manage conditions such as infections, obesity, and musculoskeletal disorders. It provides a specific and unique drug delivery for skeletal muscle. Many bioimplants are available in the market such as orthopedic implants, spinal implants, dental implants, eye implants, and cardiovascular implants.

Cardiovascular implants are used in cardiac-related surgeries, while eye implants are used in the treatment of cornea sores or chemical damages in the eye. Bioimplants are made up of biosynthetic materials such as collagen and tissue-engineered products such as artificial skin or tissues. Most bioengineered products such as orthopedic artificial implants and cardiac pacemakers are also covered under bioimplants, as they are implanted entirely in the patient’s body. In Singapore, around 1,000 cardiac devices (including pacemakers) are implanted every year. Moreover, in 2019, Singapore became Asia’s hub for globally unique bioabsorbable implants, making implant removal surgeries, and their associated infection risks obsolete.

In 2019, the Italian MedTech Company planned to 3D print orthopedic implants at one of the leading orthopedic hospitals in the United States. Moreover, in 2017, the University of North Texas teamed up with the Indian Institute of Technology for bioimplants longevity research. Furthermore, in the U.S., many medical device companies have received FDA approval and have launched pacemakers that are MRI compatible. Around 85.6 million people suffer from cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. More than 1 million implantable medical cardiovascular stents are implanted per year in the U.S. Bioimplants are becoming increasingly important due to the aging population and issues associated with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.



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