Abstract: This invention is designed for orthopedic applications. It features a proximal surface for tibial articulation, a distal surface for calcaneal engagement, and a central canal for a fixation nail. Offered in spherical, ellipsoidal, and anatomically contoured shapes, the prosthesis includes a gyroid lattice structure for improved osseointegration. A method for its creation involves 3D modeling from CT scans, shape design, lattice definition, and 3D printing, focusing on dimensions and density variations to ensure proper fit and functionality while addressing anatomical needs.

Abstract: Porous-based bone implants with the integration of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface, TPMS, porous architectures are designed to support the growth and proliferation of bone tissue, bone marrow, and capillaries. This disclosure intends to reduce the adverse effect of conventional implants such as bone resorption over time, which is called the “stress shielding effect”. The “stress shielding effect” is caused by the mismatch between the implant and natural bone stiffness. Triply Periodic Minimal Surface, TPMS, porous architectures exhibit interconnected pore features. The interconnection of the porous network allows the TPMS to have a higher permeability than that of other porous structures, leading to more favorable nutrient transport. In addition, many physical characteristics of the TPMS structures including surface-to-volume ratio, pore size, elastic modulus, and fluid behaviors can be controlled precisely through mathematical manipulation.