Review of shape memory alloys medical applications in Russia

Issue title: Medical Applications of Shape Memory Alloys

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Brailovski, V. | Trochu, F.^;

Affiliations: École Poly technique of Montreal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, C.P. 6079, succ. Centre-ville, Montreal (Quebec), H3C 3A7, Canada, Tel.: +1 514 3404280; Fax: +1 514 3405867

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Abstract: In the last twenty-five years a large variety of research has been carried out in Russia using Shape Memory Alloys (SMA), particularly nearly equiatomic NiTi alloys, for medical applications. In this field of activity, Russian research centers have been quite successful in treating different kinds of diseases, from bone fractures to dental implants. This review is intended to give a panorama of SMA medical applications in Russia in order to illustrate the remarkable possibilities offered by SMA materials in the medical field.

DOI: 10.3233/BME-1996-6406

Journal: Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 291-298, 1996