TESTING AND MEASURING Mechanical Investigation of Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composite Implants for Femur Fractures

Femur fractures, often resulting from trauma or osteoporosis, pose significant challenges due to their impact on mobility and quality of life. Metallic implants like titanium and stainless steel, despite their strength and biocompatibility, present issues related to stress shielding, altered biomechanics, and limitations in diagnostic imaging.

The quest for substances with improved mechanical characteristics and biocompatibility has resulted in significant progress in the orthopaedic implant sector in recent years [1 to 3]. Metallic biomaterials currently used for implants fall into three main categories: iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), and nickel (Ni) alloys (austenitic stainless steel); titanium and its alloys; and cobalt-chromium-based alloys (CoCr). These metal-based biomaterials have been popular for many years due to their excellent mechanical and structural properties as seen in Femur Metallic Plate Implants, Figure 1. However, for orthopedic implants, certain delicate properties are required, making metallic implants less than ideal for these applications.