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Abstract
Biomedical materials have always been a priority issue in the healthcare sector. In the orthopaedic field, skeletal replacements, in particularly, hips, knees and shoulders, have become a major health concern, affecting both the young and the older population. There is not yet a clear consensus on a generic material for use in bone tissue engineering applications and the search continues for improved biomaterials, providing the potential for long lasting implants which benefit both patients and surgeons. Materials design thus presents an enormous challenge from both the perspectives of selection and processing. The present paper will address the various material categories such as metals, ceramics, polymers and composites currently being used for the treatment of bone fractures. The new research directions and future for bone regenerative medicine will also be discussed.