To improve the mechanical and biological properties of the implant, the surface was modified with nanocomposites (TiO2+ZrO2) by the dip-coating method.

Mechanical simulation studies were done in Ansys software for the designed orthopedic implant (degradable screws) and the 3D models were printed using a 3D printer with PLA material. The orthopedic implant (degradable screws) was designed using Solidworks software. To solve this problem biodegradable material, PLA Poly (lactic acid) was introduced to make an implant, which has a high degradation property and good biocompatibility with the human body.

There is a need for the production of orthopedic implants that are based on biocompatible and biodegradable materials. The usage of the non-biodegradable material as the medical implant requires post-surgically removal and replacement after a certain period of time. The orthopedic implants were fabricated using stainless steel and titanium alloys, which provide the strength necessary to support the mechanical movements of a bone.

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