Titanium Implants in Spine Surgery: Biocompatibility, Corrosion Resistance & Infection Profile
Titanium is the gold standard for spinal instrumentation due to:
- Biocompatibility: Stable TiO₂ layer minimizes immune response; supports osseointegration.
- Corrosion resistance: No crevice formation for bacterial colonization.
- Antibacterial surface: Reduced bacterial adhesion vs. stainless steel/CoCr.
- Osseointegration: Direct bone-implant contact seals against microbial ingress.
Infection risk stems from surgical technique, sterility, host factors—not titanium itself. Overall infection rates are low with modern protocols.
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