Porous Metallic Biomedical Devices – Numeric and Experiment

In recent years, metallic devices and implants have been widely utilized in orthopedic treatments. However, these devices can lead to long-term complications, such as stress shielding, micromotion, and disruption of the bone's biological environment, etc. Porous devices have emerged as promising alternatives to solid ones, offering several advantages, including adjustable mechanical properties that better match bone tissue, an open-cell structure that supports biological integration, and the potential for patient-specific customization, etc. These features not only help mitigate the limitations of traditional devices but also pave the way for next-generation biomedical devices.This is a rapidly evolving research area, and we invite contributions focused on the following key themes:• Design Innovations and Novel Structural Developments• Porous Structure Design and Optimization (i.e., functionally graded porosity and topology optimization)• Application-Specific Design (e.g., orthopedic implants, dental implants, and tissue scaffolds)• Mechanical and Morphological Characterization• Advanced Manufacturing Techniques• Pre- and Post-Processing Methods (Including surface treatments, heat treatments, etc.)• Numerical Modelling and Simulation Approaches• Experimental Characterization and Validation Methods• In Vitro and In Vivo Testing Protocols• Other Emerging Topics and Interdisciplinary ApproachesThis methods collection aims to gather cutting-edge research that will benefit the biomedical engineering community by advancing both the scientific understanding and practical implementation of porous orthopedic devices. Topic editors: Elmar Woschke, Xavier Velay Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/84909/porous-metallic-biomedical-devices---numeric-and-experiment