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Koguchi M, Mori Y, Kamimura M, Ito K, Tanaka H, Kurishima H, Koyama T, Mori N, Masahashi N, Aizawa T. Low Young's Modulus TiNbSn Alloy Locking Plates Accelerate Osteosynthesis in Rabbit Tibiae. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2023; 261:199-209. [PMID: 37704419 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.2023.j075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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A new beta TiNbSn alloy with a low Young's modulus of approximately 40 GPa has been developed to resolve the stress shielding by Young's modulus divergence. In this study, the efficacy of TiNbSn alloy locking plates on bone repair is compared to that of commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti). The TiNbSn alloy and CP-Ti, which have Young's moduli of 49.1 GPa and 107 GPa, respectively, were compared. Male Japanese white rabbits were anesthetized, and osteotomy and osteosynthesis with locking plates were performed on the right tibia. The bone repair was assessed using micro-computed tomography (CT), histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, and mechanical testing. Micro-CT, histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, and mechanical testing were performed four weeks after osteotomy. Six weeks after surgery, micro-CT and mechanical testing were performed. Micro-CT analysis at four weeks after surgery showed that the intramedullary fracture callus in the TiNbSn alloy group had more bone volume and numerous bridging structures compared to the CP-Ti group (CP-Ti vs. TiNbSn alloy, 34.3 ± 13.1 mm3 vs. 61.3 ± 19.6 mm3, p = 0.02; mean ± standard deviation). At four weeks post-osteotomy, the healed tibia showed significantly higher strength in the TiNbSn alloy group compared with CP-Ti (CP-Ti vs. TiNbSn alloy, 81.3 ± 31.2 N vs. 133.7 ± 46.6 N, p = 0.04). TiNbSn alloy locking plates had a more positive impact on bone formation and bone strength restoration than the CP-Ti locking plates during the early phase of bone healing.
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- Masashi Koguchi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Radiology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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Baba K, Mori Y, Chiba D, Kuwahara Y, Kurishima H, Tanaka H, Kogure A, Kamimura M, Yamada N, Ohtsu S, Oyama M, Masahashi N, Hanada S, Itoi E, Aizawa T. TiNbSn stems with gradient changes of Young's modulus and stiffness reduce stress shielding compared to the standard fit-and-fill stems. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:214. [PMID: 37400903 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01199-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The difference between Young's moduli of the femur and the stem causes stress shielding (SS). TiNbSn (TNS) stem has a low Young's modulus and strength with gradient functional properties during the change in elastic modulus with heat treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of TNS stems on SS and their clinical outcomes compared to conventional stems. METHODS This study was a clinical trial. Primary THA was performed using a TNS stem from April 2016 to September 2017 for patients in the TNS group. Unilateral THA was performed using a Ti6Al4V alloy stem from January 2007 to February 2011 for patients in the control group. The TNS and Ti6Al4V stems were matched in shape. Radiographs were obtained at the 1- and 3-year follow-ups. Two surgeons independently checked the SS grade and appearance of cortical hypertrophy (CH). The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores before and 1 year after surgery were assessed as clinical scores. RESULTS None of the patients in the TNS group had grade 3 or 4 SS. In contrast, in the control group, 24% and 40% of patients had grade 3 and 4 SS at the 1- and 3-year follow-ups, respectively. The SS grade was lower in the TNS group than in the control group at the 1- and 3-year follow-ups (p < 0.001). The frequencies of CH in both groups were no significant difference at the 1- and 3-year follow-ups. The JOA scores of the TNS group significantly improved at 1 year after surgery and were comparable to control group. CONCLUSION The TNS stem reduced SS at 1 and 3 years after THA compared to the proximal-engaging cementless stem, although the shapes of the stems matched. The TNS stem could reduce SS, stem loosening, and periprosthetic fractures. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials. ISRCTN21241251. https://www.isrctn.com/search?q=21241251 . The date of registration was October 26, 2021. Retrospectively registered.
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- Kazuyoshi Baba
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sendai Red Cross Hospital, 2‑43‑3 Yagiyamahoncho, Taihaku‑ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 982-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaki Citizen Hospital, 3-8-1 Furukawahonami, Osaki, Miyagi, 989-6183, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sendai Red Cross Hospital, 2‑43‑3 Yagiyamahoncho, Taihaku‑ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 982-8501, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku Rosai Hospital, 4-3-21 Dainohara, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 981-0911, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-Machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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Mori Y, Fujimori S, Kurishima H, Inoue H, Ishii K, Kubota M, Kawakami K, Mori N, Aizawa T, Masahashi N. Antimicrobial Properties of TiNbSn Alloys Anodized in a Sulfuric Acid Electrolyte. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1487. [PMID: 36837117 PMCID: PMC9968052 DOI: 10.3390/ma16041487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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TiNbSn alloy is a high-performance titanium alloy which is biosafe, strong, and has a low Young's modulus. TiNbSn alloy has been clinically applied as a material for orthopedic prosthesis. Anodized TiNbSn alloys with acetic and sulfuric acid electrolytes have excellent biocompatibility for osseointegration. Herein, TiNbSn alloy was anodized in a sulfuric acid electrolyte to determine the antimicrobial activity. The photocatalytic activities of the anodic oxide alloys were investigated based on their electronic band structure and crystallinity. In addition, the cytotoxicity of the anodized TiNbSn alloy was evaluated using cell lines of the osteoblast and fibroblast lineages. The antimicrobial activity of the anodic oxide alloy was assessed according to the ISO 27447 using methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. The anodic oxide comprised rutile and anatase titanium dioxide (TiO2) and exhibited a porous microstructure. A well-crystallized rutile TiO2 phase was observed in the anodized TiNbSn alloy. The methylene blue degradation tests under ultraviolet illumination exhibited photocatalytic activity. In antimicrobial tests, the anodized TiNbSn alloy exhibited robust antimicrobial activities under ultraviolet illumination for all bacterial species, regardless of drug resistance. Therefore, the anodized TiNbSn alloy can be used as a functional biomaterial with low Young's modulus and excellent antimicrobial activity.
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- Yu Mori
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-1 Gakuen-machi, Naka-ku, Sakai 599-8531, Japan
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Mycology, and Immunology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Mycology, and Immunology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1 Hondo, Akita 010-8543, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8574, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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Ito K, Mori Y, Kamimura M, Koguchi M, Kurishima H, Koyama T, Mori N, Masahashi N, Hanada S, Itoi E, Aizawa T. β-type TiNbSn Alloy Plates With Low Young Modulus Accelerates Osteosynthesis in Rabbit Tibiae. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:1817-1832. [PMID: 35543573 PMCID: PMC9384929 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ti6Al4V alloy, which is commonly used for biomedical applications, has a Young modulus (110 GPa) that is higher than that of human cortical bone (11 to 20 GPa). Using an implant with a material with a low Young modulus that enhances load sharing by the bone even more than those made of Ti6Al4V could be beneficial for bone healing and further reduce the potential for stress shielding. A new β-type TiNbSn alloy has a low Young modulus of approximately 40 to 49 GPa. However, whether the new titanium alloy with a lower Young modulus is advantageous in terms of fracture healing has not been assessed, and a small-animal model seems a reasonable first step in its assessment. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES To assess the impact of a TiNbSn alloy plate with a lower Young modulus compared with a Ti6Al4V alloy plate on fracture healing, we evaluated: (1) bony bridging and callus volume, (2) new bone formation and remaining cartilage tissue, (3) osteoblast activity in the callus, and (4) mechanical strength and stiffness of the callus in bending. METHODS Fracture plates manufactured from TiNbSn and Ti6Al4V alloys, which have Young moduli of 49 GPa and 110 GPa, respectively, were compared. The main reason for using rabbits was the high reliability of the three-point bending mechanical test of the rabbit tibia. Forty-two male Japanese white rabbits weighing 2.8 to 3.4 kg were anesthetized. A 5-cm skin incision was made on the medial side in the mid-diaphysis of the right tibia. Eight-hole plates were used, which were 42 mm long, 5 mm wide, and 1.2 mm thick. Plate fixation was performed using three proximal and three distal screws. After the plate was installed, an osteotomy was performed using a 1-mm-wide wire saw to create a standardized tibial transverse osteotomy model with a 1-mm gap. Bone healing was quantitatively assessed by two nonblinded observers using micro-CT (bony bridging and callus volume), histomorphometry (new bone formation and remaining cartilage tissue), immunohistochemistry (osteoblast activity), and mechanical testing (mechanical strength and stiffness in bending). Measurements on nondemineralized specimens were descriptive statistics due to their small number. Four weeks after osteotomy and fixation, 30 rabbits were euthanized to undergo micro-CT and subsequent mechanical testing (n = 12), histomorphometry and immunohistochemistry with demineralized specimens (n = 12), and histomorphometry with a nondemineralized specimen (n = 6). Eight weeks postoperatively, 12 rabbits were euthanized for micro-CT and subsequent mechanical testing. RESULTS Intramedullary fracture calluses treated with TiNbSn alloy plates had larger bone volumes and more numerous bridging structures than those treated with Ti6Al4V alloy plates at 4 weeks after osteotomy (Ti6Al4V alloy versus TiNbSn alloy: 30 ± 7 mm 3 versus 52 ± 14 mm 3 , mean difference 22 [95% CI 9 to 37]; p = 0.005; ICC 0.98 [95% CI 0.95 to 0.99]). Histologic assessments demonstrated there was greater new bone formation (total callus: Ti6Al4V versus TiNbSn: 16 ± 4 mm 2 versus 24 ± 7 mm 2 , mean difference 8 [95% CI 1 to 16]; p = 0.04; ICC 0.98 [95% CI 0.93 to 0.99]; intramedullary callus: Ti6Al4V versus TiNbSn: 6 ± 4 mm 2 versus 13 ± 5 mm 2 , mean difference 7 [95% CI 1 to 13]; p = 0.02; ICC 0.98 [95% CI 0.95 to 0.99]) and a higher number of osteocalcin-positive cells (Ti6Al4V alloy versus TiNbSn alloy: 1397 ± 197 cells/mm 2 versus 2044 ± 183 cells/mm 2 , mean difference 647 [95% CI 402 to 892]; p < 0.001; ICC 0.98 [95% CI 0.95 to 0.99]) in the TiNbSn alloy group than in the Ti6Al4V alloy group. At 4 weeks after osteotomy, both bone strength and stiffness of the healed bone in the TiNbSn alloy group were higher than those in the Ti6Al4V alloy group (maximum load: Ti6Al4V alloy versus TiNbSn alloy: 83 ± 30 N versus 127 ± 26 N; mean difference 44 [95% CI 8 to 80]; p = 0.02; stiffness: Ti6Al4V alloy versus TiNbSn alloy: 92 ± 43 N/mm versus 165 ± 63 N/mm; mean difference 73 [95% CI 4 to 143]; p = 0.047). Eight weeks after osteotomy, no between-group differences were observed in the strength and stiffness of the healed bone. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that TiNbSn alloy plate with a lower Young modulus resulted in improved bone formation and stiffer callus during the early phase (4 weeks after surgery) but not the later phase (8 weeks after surgery) of bone healing. CLINICAL RELEVANCE An overly stiff plate may impair callus formation and bone healing. The TiNbSn alloy plate with a low Young modulus improves the early formation of new bone and stiff callus at the osteotomy site compared with the Ti6Al4V alloy plate in the healing process, which may promote bone repair. TiNbSn alloy may be a promising biomaterial for fracture treatment devices. Further research to address concerns about the strength of TiNbSn alloy plates, such as fatigue life and plate fracture, will be necessary for clinical applications, including mechanical tests to verify fatigue life and validation in larger animals with greater body weight.
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- Kentaro Ito
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Institute for Material Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Institute for Material Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Mori Y, Masahashi N, Aizawa T. A Review of Anodized TiNbSn Alloys for Improvement in Layer Quality and Application to Orthopedic Implants. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15155116. [PMID: 35897548 PMCID: PMC9331693 DOI: 10.3390/ma15155116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Titanium alloys are useful for application in orthopedic implants. However, complications, such as prosthetic infections and aseptic loosening, often occur after orthopedic devices are implanted. Therefore, innovation in surface modification techniques is essential to develop orthopedic materials with optimal properties at the biomaterial–bone interface. In this review, we present recent research on the improvement in the osteoconductivity and antibacterial effect of the Ti-33.6% Nb-4% Sn (TiNbSn) alloy by anodic oxidation and other related studies. TiNbSn alloys are excellent new titanium alloys with a low Young’s modulus, high tensile strength, and with gradient functional properties such as a thermally adjustable Young’s modulus and strength. Titanium dioxide (TiO2), when obtained by the anodic oxidation of a TiNbSn alloy, improves bone affinity and provides antibacterial performance owing to its photocatalytic activity. The safety of TiO2 and its strong bonding with metal materials make its method of preparation a promising alternative to conventional methods for improving the surface quality of orthopedic implants. Implementing anodization technology for TiNbSn alloys may alleviate orthopedic surgery-related complications, such as loosening, stress shielding, and infection after arthroplasty.
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- Yu Mori
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8574, Japan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-22-717-7245; Fax: +81-22-717-7248
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, Japan;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8574, Japan;
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Kurishima H, Mori Y, Ishii K, Inoue H, Mokudai T, Fujimori S, Itoi E, Hanada S, Masahashi N, Aizawa T. Antibacterial Activity of an Anodized TiNbSn Alloy Prepared in Sodium Tartrate Electrolyte. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:883335. [PMID: 35480976 PMCID: PMC9035674 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.883335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In this study, we anodized a TiNbSn alloy with low Young’s modulus in an electrolyte of sodium tartrate with and without hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The photo-induced characteristics of the anodized alloy were analyzed for crystallinity and electrochemical conditions with comparisons to the effect with the addition of H2O2. The antibacterial activity was evaluated using methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other pathogenic bacteria according to ISO 27447, and time decay antibacterial tests were also conducted. The anodized oxide had a porous microstructure with anatase- and rutile-structured titanium dioxide (TiO2). In contrast, the peaks of rutile-structured TiO2 were accelerated in the anodized TiNbSn alloy with H2O2. The formation of hydroxyl radicals and methylene blue breaching performance under ultraviolet irradiation was confirmed in the anodic oxide on TiNbSn alloy with and without H2O2. The anodic oxide on TiNbSn alloy had a robust antibacterial activity, and no significant difference was detected with or without H2O2. We conclude that anodized TiNbSn alloy with sodium tartrate electrolyte may be a functional biomaterial with a low Young’s modulus and an antibacterial function.
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- Hiroaki Kurishima
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
- *Correspondence: Yu Mori,
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Mycology and Immunology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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Saito M, Hirano M, Izumi T, Mori Y, Ito K, Saitoh Y, Terada N, Sato T, Sukegawa J. Cytoskeletal Protein 4.1G Is Essential for the Primary Ciliogenesis and Osteoblast Differentiation in Bone Formation. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23042094. [PMID: 35216233 PMCID: PMC8878336 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The primary cilium is a hair-like immotile organelle with specific membrane receptors, including the receptor of Hedgehog signaling, smoothened. The cilium organized in preosteoblasts promotes differentiation of the cells into osteoblasts (osteoblast differentiation) by mediating Hedgehog signaling to achieve bone formation. Notably, 4.1G is a plasma membrane-associated cytoskeletal protein that plays essential roles in various tissues, including the peripheral nervous system, testis, and retina. However, its function in the bone remains unexplored. In this study, we identified 4.1G expression in the bone. We found that, in the 4.1G-knockout mice, calcium deposits and primary cilium formation were suppressed in the trabecular bone, which is preosteoblast-rich region of the newborn tibia, indicating that 4.1G is a prerequisite for osteoblast differentiation by organizing the primary cilia in preosteoblasts. Next, we found that the primary cilium was elongated in the differentiating mouse preosteoblast cell line MC3T3-E1, whereas the knockdown of 4.1G suppressed its elongation. Moreover, 4.1G-knockdown suppressed the induction of the cilia-mediated Hedgehog signaling and subsequent osteoblast differentiation. These results demonstrate a new regulatory mechanism of 4.1G in bone formation that promotes the primary ciliogenesis in the differentiating preosteoblasts and induction of cilia-mediated osteoblast differentiation, resulting in bone formation at the newborn stage.
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- Masaki Saito
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai 980-8575, Japan; (M.H.); (T.I.); (T.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-22-717-8207
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai 980-8575, Japan; (M.H.); (T.I.); (T.S.)
- Department of Human Health and Nutrition, Shokei Gakuin University, Natori 981-1295, Japan;
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai 980-8575, Japan; (M.H.); (T.I.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai 980-8574, Japan; (Y.M.); (K.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai 980-8574, Japan; (Y.M.); (K.I.)
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- Center for Medical Education, Teikyo University of Science, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-0045, Japan;
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- Health Science Division, Department of Medical Sciences, Shinshu University Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology, Matsumoto 390-0802, Japan;
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai 980-8575, Japan; (M.H.); (T.I.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Human Health and Nutrition, Shokei Gakuin University, Natori 981-1295, Japan;
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Synthesis and Characterization of Ti-Sn Alloy for Orthopedic Application. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14247660. [PMID: 34947257 PMCID: PMC8707149 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Titanium (Ti)-based alloys (e.g., Ti6Al4V) are widely used in orthopedic implant applications owing to their excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. However, their corrosion resistance needs to be optimized. In addition, the presence of aluminum and vanadium cause alzheimer and cancer, respectively. Therefore, in this study, titanium-based alloys were developed via powder metallurgy route. In these alloys, the Al and V were replaced with tin (Sn) which was the main aim of this study. Four sets of samples were prepared by varying Sn contents, i.e., 5 to 20 wt. %. This was followed by characterization techniques including laser particle analyzer (LPA), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), computerized potentiostate, vicker hardness tester, and nanoindenter. Results demonstrate the powder sizes between 50 and 55 µm exhibiting very good densification after sintering. The alloy contained alpha at all concentrations of Sn. However, as Sn content in the alloy exceeded from 10 wt. %, the formation of intermetallic compounds was significant. Thus, the presence of such intermetallic phases are attributed to enhanced elastic modulus. In particular, when Sn content was between 15 and 20 wt. % a drastic increase in elastic modulus was observed thereby surpassing the standard/reference alloy (Ti6Al4V). However, at 10 wt. % of Sn, the elastic modulus is more or less comparable to reference counterpart. Similarly, hardness was also increased in an ascending order upon Sn addition, i.e., 250 to 310 HV. Specifically, at 10 wt. % Sn, the hardness was observed to be 250 HV which is quite near to reference alloy, i.e., 210 HV. Moreover, tensile strength (TS) of the alloys were calculated using hardness values since it was very difficult to prepare the test coupons using powders. The TS values were in the range of 975 to 1524 MPa at all concentrations of Sn. In particular, the TS at 10 wt. % Sn is 1149 MPa which is comparable to reference counterpart (1168 MPa). The corrosion rate of Titanium-Sn alloys (as of this study) and reference alloy, i.e., Ti6Al4V were also compared. Incorporation of Sn reduced the corrosion rate at large than that of reference counterpart. In particular, the trend was in decreasing order as Sn content increased from 5 to 20 wt. %. The minimum corrosion rate of 3.65 × 10−9 mm/year was noticed at 20 wt. % than that of 0.03 mm/year of reference alloy. This shows the excellent corrosion resistance upon addition of Sn at all concentrations.
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Chiba D, Yamada N, Mori Y, Oyama M, Ohtsu S, Kuwahara Y, Baba K, Tanaka H, Aizawa T, Hanada S, Itoi E. Mid-term results of a new femoral prosthesis using Ti-Nb-Sn alloy with low Young's modulus. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:987. [PMID: 34836525 PMCID: PMC8620944 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04879-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background This study was performed to investigate the mid-term results of Ti-Nb-Sn (TNS) alloy stem with a low Young’s modulus. Methods This study was a multicenter prospective cohort study. A total of 40 primary total hip arthroplasties performed between April 2016 and September 2017 was enrolled in this study. With the unique functional gradient properties by heating treatment, the strength of the proximal portion was enhanced, while the distal portion maintained a low Young’s modulus. The surgeries were performed through the posterolateral approach using the TNS alloy stems. Radiographs were taken from immediately after surgeries until 3 years, and stress shielding and subsidence of the stems were evaluated. The incidences of the stem breakage were also assessed. Clinical assessments were performed using Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) and Japanese Orthopaedic Association Hip Disease Evaluation Questionnaire (JHEQ) scores. Results Among the 40 enrolled patients, 36 patients were female and 4 were male. At 3 years after surgery, there were no radiologic signs of loosening, subsidence, or breakage of the stem. Stress shielding was observed in 26 hips (65%). Of 26 hips, 16 hips (40%) were grade 1 and 10 hips (25%) were grade 2. There was no advanced stress shielding. The JOA and JHEQ scores significantly improved compared with the preoperative scores. Conclusion The current study using a new TNS alloy femoral stem showed good clinical outcomes at 3-year follow-up. Radiologically, there was no loosening or subsidence of the stem. The mild stress shielding was observed in 65% of patients. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN21241251. The date of registration was October 26, 2021. Retrospectively registered.
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Affiliation(s)
- Daisuke Chiba
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sendai Red Cross Hospital, 2-43-3 Yagiyamahoncho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 982-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sendai Red Cross Hospital, 2-43-3 Yagiyamahoncho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 982-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaki Citizen Hospital, 3-8-1 Furukawahonami, Osaki, Miyagi, 989-6183, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sendai Red Cross Hospital, 2-43-3 Yagiyamahoncho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 982-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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- Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Miyagi, 980-8577, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8574, Japan
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Mori Y, Fujisawa H, Kamimura M, Kogure A, Tanaka H, Mori N, Masahashi N, Aizawa T. Acceleration of Fracture Healing in Mouse Tibiae Using Intramedullary Nails Composed of β-Type TiNbSn Alloy with Low Young's Modulus. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2021; 255:135-142. [PMID: 34657901 DOI: 10.1620/tjem.255.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The optimal Young's modulus of material of orthopedic devices for fracture treatment is still unknown. The purpose of present study was to evaluate the impacts of intramedullary nails composed of a titanium alloy with low Young's modulus, on accelerating fracture healing compared with stainless steel with high Young's modulus. A β-type TiNbSn alloy with a low Young's modulus close to that of human cortical bone was developed for clinical application. TiNbSn alloy with a Young's modulus of 45 GPa and stainless steel with a Young's modulus of 205 GPa were compared, with respect to the impacts on fracture healing. Fracture and fixation using intramedullary nail were performed on the right tibiae of C57BL/6 mice. The assessment of bone healing was performed via micro-computed tomography, histomorphometry, and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. In micro-computed tomography, larger bone volumes were observed in the fracture callus treated with TiNbSn alloy in comparison with those treated with stainless steel. Histological assessments confirmed accelerated cartilage absorption and new bone formation in the TiNbSn alloy group compared with the stainless steel group. The expression of Col1a1, Runx2, Dkk1, and Acp5 was higher in the TiNbSn alloy group, while that of Col2a1 and Col10a1 was lower in the late phase. The present study demonstrated that the fixation by intramedullary nails with TiNbSn alloy offered an accelerated fracture healing with promotion of bone formation via increased Runx2 expression. TiNbSn alloy might be a promising material for fracture treatment devices.
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- Yu Mori
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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Improved Osseointegration of a TiNbSn Alloy with a Low Young's Modulus Treated with Anodic Oxidation. Sci Rep 2019; 9:13985. [PMID: 31562376 PMCID: PMC6764973 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50581-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Ti6Al4V alloy orthopedic implants are widely used as Ti6Al4V alloy is a biocompatible material and resistant to corrosion. However, Ti6Al4V alloy has higher Young’s modulus compared with human bone. The difference of elastic modulus between bone and titanium alloy may evoke clinical problems because of stress shielding. To resolve this, we previously developed a TiNbSn alloy offering low Young’s modulus and improved biocompatibility. In the present study, the effects of sulfuric acid anodic oxidation on the osseointegration of TiNbSn alloy were assessed. The apatite formation was evaluated with Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy analyses. The biocompatibility of TiNbSN alloy was evaluated in experimental animal models using pull-out tests and quantitative histological analyses. The results of the surface analyses indicated that sulfuric anodic oxidation induced abundant superficial apatite formation of the TiNbSn alloy disks and rods, with a 5.1-µm-thick oxide layer and submicron-sized pores. In vivo, treated rods showed increased mature lamellar bone formation and higher failure loads compared with untreated rods. Overall, our findings indicate that anodic oxidation with sulfuric acid may help to improve the biocompatibility of TiNbSn alloys for osseointegration.
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