Tantalum

A rare metallic element, atomic number 73, atomic weight 180.948, symbol Ta. It is a noncorrosive and malleable metal that has been used for plates or disks to replace cranial defects, for wire sutures, and for making prosthetic devices.

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Networked: 411 relevant articles (24 outcomes, 52 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Zhao, Dewei: 5 articles (01/2021 - 06/2013)
2.	Murcia, Antonio: 5 articles (11/2013 - 03/2008)
3.	Lazicki, A: 4 articles (06/2021 - 10/2017)
4.	Lewallen, David G: 4 articles (07/2020 - 04/2005)
5.	Higginbotham, A: 4 articles (12/2019 - 03/2013)
6.	Remington, B A: 4 articles (12/2019 - 03/2013)
7.	Rudd, R E: 4 articles (12/2019 - 03/2013)
8.	Wark, J S: 4 articles (12/2019 - 03/2013)
9.	Wang, Benjie: 4 articles (11/2019 - 06/2013)
10.	Fernández-Fairen, Mariano: 4 articles (09/2012 - 03/2008)

Related Diseases

1.	Osteonecrosis (Kienbock's Disease) 12/01/2021 - "Efficacy of tantalum rod insertion for preventing femoral head collapse in osteonecrosis in a paediatric population: a pilot study." 11/01/2020 - "Outcomes of conversion THA after failed porous tantalum implant for osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a comparative matched study." 07/01/2016 - "The purpose of this study was to evaluate the moderate survival data of porous tantalum rod implants for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). " 11/18/2015 - "To study a modified porous tantalum technique for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head. " 10/20/2014 - "This study evaluated the outcomes of using porous tantalum rods for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). "
2.	Infections 01/01/2020 - "First study reports on outcomes of the 1-stage exchange using tantalum cones for knee periprosthetic joint infection with additional severe bone loss. " 01/01/2020 - "Midterm Results After Tantalum Cones in 1-Stage Knee Exchange for Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Single-Center Study." 06/27/2023 - "We demonstrate the potential of the clinical application of tantalum in reducing implant infections by stressing its advantageous properties." 06/27/2023 - "A review: strategies to reduce infection in tantalum and its derivative applied to implants." 09/21/2022 - "However, the lack of antibacterial ability makes it difficult for tantalum to prevent the occurrence and development of periprosthetic joint infection. "
3.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 08/17/2022 - "The aim of the study was to investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of tantalum components utility in the reconstruction of acetabular defects following periacetabular oncologic resection of primary malignancies. " 08/17/2022 - "Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of tantalum components in the management of acetabular reconstruction following periacetabular oncologic resection in primary malignancies." 09/01/1975 - "Delayed clearance of tantalum by radiologically occult cancer." 03/01/2018 - "The present study describes these markers and their relative benefit in comparison with tantalum marker, which has been used for localizing ocular tumor for decades." 10/01/2020 - "Although customized three-dimensional tantalum implants have been used to treat a large variety of diseases, few reports have described the application of such implants to reconstruct large pelvic bone defects after the removal of massive tumors. "
4.	Necrosis 08/01/2013 - "It is effective for treatment of avascular necrosis of femoral head in Steinberg I and II by Tantalum rod, and it can effectively relieve femoral head replacement time." 02/01/2013 - "Porous tantalum rod implant is an effective and safe choice for early-stage femoral head necrosis: a meta-analysis of clinical trials." 11/01/2011 - "To study the effectiveness of avascular necrosis of the femoral head treated by lesions clearance, Between March 2008 and May 2010, 14 patients (16 compact bone grafting, and porous tantalum rod implantation. " 12/01/2010 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a porous tantalum rod implant for the treatment of early femoral head necrosis. " 01/01/2022 - "Biomechanical analysis revealed inferior properties in the tantalum group and necrosis group. "
5.	Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis) 04/01/1979 - "This report deals with the diagnostic value of a tracheobronchography with powdered Tantalum in 5 patients who suffer from a severe stricture of the trachea. " 04/01/1979 - "[Radiographic examination of tracheal strictures by means of powdered tantalum (author's transl)]." 10/01/1998 - "To evaluate the effects of stent design on the development of late restenosis, we retrospectively analyzed the efficacy of slotted-tube stent implantation (40 patients, Palmaz-Schatz stent) and coil stent implantation (15 patients, tantalum Cordis stent) of ostial LAD stenosis. " 02/01/2004 - "In a prospective trial, 31 patients with a total of 33 femoro-popliteal artery lesions (21 stenoses, 12 occlusions; 24 femoral, 9 popliteal) were treated with flexible tantalum stents after unsuccessful percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) preceded by local fibrinolysis in 5 of 12 patients with total occlusion. " 05/01/2001 - "In a prospective single-center study, flexible tantalum stents were implanted in 32 popliteal arteries for the treatment of residual stenosis greater than 50% after PTA of stenoses (n = 17) or occlusions (n = 15) in the P1 (n = 16), the P2 (n = 13), or both P1 and P2 segment (n = 3). "

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Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Stents
2.	Decompression
3.	Hip Replacement Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement)
4.	Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
5.	Arthroplasty