Pore Geometry Optimization of  Titanium (Ti6Al4V) Alloy, for Its Application in the Fabrication of Customized Hip Implants

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International Journal of Biomaterials

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Figure 16: Pore Geometry Optimization of  Titanium (Ti6Al4V) Alloy, for Its Application in the Fabrication of Customized Hip Implants 