Potential use of SMART implants in traumatology and orthopedics: a review

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This review presents current scientific data on the use of biosensors in traumatology and orthopedics. Biosensors are specialized devices that detect various physicochemical parameters in the body. These parameters can be used to monitor, predict, and manage a variety of processes in orthopedic and trauma care. Technological advances enable the integration of biosensors and the development of customized implants. Their introduction has marked a significant breakthrough in trauma and orthopedic surgery, particularly with the emergence of SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) implants, which integrate microchips, wireless connectivity, and data analysis algorithms.

With the expected increase in surgeries and the growing need for implants, technological progress in this field is bound to continue and accelerate. Existing issues such as implant instability, infectious complications, and nonunions further underscore the relevance of this topic and the need for further research.

This analytical review was conducted using medical scientific databases and search engines, including PubMed (MEDLINE), Google Scholar, and eLibrary. The review addresses the following aspects: relevance, types of biosensors, their clinical applications, and prospects in traumatology and orthopedics. The review aims to improve understanding of biosensor uses in this medical field.

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Olga A. Dontsova

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Email: olga.a.dontsova@gmail.com
SPIN-code: 5557-0572

Dr. Sci. (Chemistry), Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Russian Federation, Moscow

Anton G. Nazarenko

Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Email: nazarenkoag@cito-priorov.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1314-2887
SPIN-code: 1402-5186

Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor of RAS

Russian Federation, 10 Priorova st, Moscow, 127299

Alexander I. Krupatkin

Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Author for correspondence.
Email: krup.61@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5582-5200
SPIN-code: 3671-5540

MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor

Russian Federation, 10 Priorova st, Moscow, 127299

Alexander A. Kuleshov

Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Email: cito-spine@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9526-8274
SPIN-code: 7052-0220

MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)

Russian Federation, 10 Priorova st, Moscow, 127299

Elena B. Kleimyonova

Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Email: KleymenovaEB@cito-priorov.ru
SPIN-code: 2037-7164

MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)

Russian Federation, 10 Priorova st, Moscow, 127299

Marchel S. Vetrile

Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Email: vetrilams@cito-priorov.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6689-5220
SPIN-code: 9690-5117

MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)

Russian Federation, 10 Priorova st, Moscow, 127299

Gazinur N. Tairov

Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Email: gazinur.vezunchik@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0002-3469-3944
SPIN-code: 8868-2577

MD

Russian Federation, 10 Priorova st, Moscow, 127299

Elena G. Zavyalova

Lomonosov Moscow State University; Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials Russian Academy of Sciences (ISPM RAS)

Email: zlenka2006@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5260-1973
Russian Federation, Moscow; Moscow

Elena V. Agina

Lomonosov Moscow State University; Enikolopov Institute of Synthetic Polymeric Materials Russian Academy of Sciences (ISPM RAS)

Email: werdas@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5892-6752
Russian Federation, Moscow; Moscow

Kamilya A. Kydralieva

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)

Email: k_kamila@mail.ru

Dr. Sci. (Chemistry), Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Russian Federation, Moscow

Nikolay V. Syrchenko

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)

Email: syrchenkonv@mai.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow

Taimuraz T. Khudalov

Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics

Email: khudalov@yandex.ru

MD

Russian Federation, 10 Priorova st, Moscow, 127299

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2. Fig. 1. Cross-sectional view of a modified hip joint endoprosthesis model. Temperature telemetry with thermistor, electronic circuitry and power/data coil are located inside the implant neck [49].

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