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Current Status and Future Development of Tantalum Foil's Medical Applications

Tantalum foil has already seen numerous successful applications in the medical field. In orthopedics, bone screws, bone plates, and other fixation devices made of tantalum foil, thanks to their excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical properties similar to those of human bone, play a vital role in fracture treatment, stabilizing fracture sites and promoting bone healing. In cardiovascular intervention, the porous surface structure of tantalum foil-made cardiovascular stents promotes the growth of endothelial cells, reducing the risk of thrombosis and ensuring vascular patency.

The future holds a vast range of applications for tantalum foil. In dentistry, there is potential for the development of 3D-printed tantalum foil implants that better conform to the patient's oral structure, improving implant success rates and patient comfort. In soft tissue repair, surface modification of tantalum foil can enhance its ability to promote the attachment and growth of soft tissue cells, allowing it to repair damaged tendons, ligaments, and other tissues, providing relief for more patients.