Abstract: A method for fabricating porous metal constructs (such as porous Ti constructs) which may be used as implants in bone repair is disclosed. The method employs a new saltbath sintering process coupled with conventional powder metallurgy technology which is capable of fabricating porous metal constructs with controlled porosity and pore size having a lower production cost than conventional powder metallurgy methods.

Abstract: A method for fabricating porous metal constructs (such as porous Ti constructs) which may be used as implants in bone repair is disclosed. The method employs a new saltbath sintering process coupled with conventional powder metallurgy technology which is capable of fabricating porous metal constructs with controlled porosity and pore size having a lower production cost than conventional powder metallurgy methods.

Abstract: A bioactive glass scaffold treated to modify the surface of the bioactive glass scaffold for regenerating new bone tissue is disclosed. In some embodiments, the bioactive glass scaffold may include pores in a grid-like structure to promote the ingrowth of bone tissue, and the modified surface layer may include a hydroxyapatite-like surface. The bioactive glass scaffold is inexpensive and easy to fabricate and regenerates new bone faster than the existing synthetic implants. The bioactive glass scaffold may be loaded with a biomolecule, such as BMP-2, for delivery to the implantation site.