Abstract

Throughout the history of man, he has sought to make his body function optimally, even though the functioning of it deteriorates over time either, by disease or by accident. This need for healthy well-being has led to the research of various materials with which it is possible to make permanent or temporary replacements within the body, without altering the physiology of the human being. Malformations or fractures of the lower limbs (tibia) in the human body are the common, so has sought ways of treating such diseases. Fortunately, thanks to scientific and technological advances, since the end of the 19th century, with the development of aseptic surgical techniques and from1940 with research different metals and alloys, technological development in the surgical field haven been approached and propositae its use on prostheses or stents.

Keywords

fractures, surgical and malformations, physiology, surgical techniques, metallic,human body, biomaterials, prostheses, mechanical, biocompatibility, aggressive environment