ABSTRACT

Abstract: Implants play a pivotal role in replacing the missing joint or bone to support the damaged bone. The most common types of medical implants are the pins, rods, screws and plates, which are used to repair all sorts of bone fractures. In addition, implants help in medication and monitoring the body functions. Implants can be placed permanently or can be removed once they are no longer needed. Currently, implants are generally made from polymers. The implants made of polymers can be employed for almost every part of the body and are categorized depending on the duration for which the polymer remains in the body, ranging from permanent to resorbable implants. This chapter addresses the recent advances made in developing biomedical implants. Considering the importance of polymers in this area, an attempt has been made to discuss the polymers employed in biomedical implants. While compiling the

chapter, various sources, including Google sites* and patents reported in the literature, have been explored.