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Becerikli M, Kopp A, Kröger N, Bodrova M, Wallner C, Wagner JM, Dadras M, Jettkant B, Pöhl F, Lehnhardt M, Jung O, Behr B. A novel titanium implant surface modification by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) preventing tendon adhesion. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2021; 123:112030. [PMID: 33812645 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Titanium is one of the most commonly used materials for implants in trauma applications due to its low density, high corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Nevertheless, there is still a need for improved surface modifications of Titanium, in order to change surface properties such as wettability, antibacterial properties or tissue attachment. In this study, different novel plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) modifications have been investigated for tendon adhesion to implants commonly used in hand surgery. Titanium samples with four different PEO modifications were prepared by varying the electrolyte composition and analyzed with regards to their surface properties. Unmodified titanium blanks and Dotize® coating served as controls. Samples were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS), contact angle measuring system and analyzed for their biocompatibility and hemocompatibility (according to DIN ISO 10993-5 and 10,993-4). Finally, tendon adhesion of these specific surfaces were investigated by pull-off tests. Our findings show that surface thickness of PEO modifications was about 12-20 μm and had porous morphology. One modification demonstrated hydrophilic behavior accompanied by good biocompatibility without showing cytotoxic properties. Furthermore, no hemolytic effect and no significant influence on hemocompatibility were observed. Pull-off tests revealed a significant reduction of tendon adhesion by 64.3% (35.7% residual adhesion), compared to unmodified titanium (100%). In summary, the novel PEO-based ceramic-like porous modification for titanium surfaces might be considered a good candidate for orthopedic applications supporting a more efficient recovery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mustafa Becerikli
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of General and Trauma Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Chair of Materials Technology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Head- and Neurocenter, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
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