Plastics in medical applications

摘要

Plastics are now increasingly used and sought for a variety of applications and industries, The use of plastics per se in healthcare is also on the rise with the increasing research and activities on the 3d printing front. Plastics and alloys useful in the replacement of human body parts are widely used, besides for packaging of medicines, The materials used in artificial joints vary, depending on the type of joint being replaced and how the joint needs to function. Hip joints, for example, need to be sturdy and able to bear your body's weight. Knee joints need to be flexible as well as strong, while finger joints must be capable of bending easily. In general, the components must be durable, flexible and able to function in the body without causing an immune system reaction.