An Overview of Biomedical Implants: Biomaterials for the Human Body

Understand the core materials that drive biomedical innovation

Some of the most transformative medical advances in recent decades have come through biomedical implants—from orthopedic devices and cardiovascular systems to polymer-based ocular implants. These innovations have proven lifesaving and life-changing, with their success rooted in the science of biomaterials. Despite the critical role biomaterials play, there has not been a single comprehensive resource dedicated to surveying their applications—until now.

An Overview of Biomedical Implants provides a complete, interdisciplinary review of biomaterials and their role in modern medicine. Covering every scale, from the nanoscale to the industrial, this book bridges theory with practice to demonstrate how materials science continues to shape the future of healthcare.

Inside, readers will find:

• In-depth coverage of biomaterials and their relationship to every major category of biomedical implants.
• Multiscale analysis spanning molecular design, nanoscale engineering, and large-scale manufacturing.
• Case-based examples in each chapter, supported by curated references for further study.
• Interdisciplinary perspective designed for clinicians, researchers, and engineers across medicine, physics, chemistry, and the life sciences.

A vital resource for physicians, scientists, and engineers, as well as professors and students, this book offers both foundational insights and advanced knowledge in the fast-evolving field of biomedical implants.