A novel surgical diamond spherical wheel to prevent bone adhesion with superhydrophobic and super-slippery coatings

Abstract

Ordinary commercial diamond spherical wheels are extensively used in bone grinding surgeries. However, a persistent issue arises from bone debris adhering to the wheel surface, leading to elevated temperatures during the bone grinding process. To address this, the study developed a novel spherical wheel with a superhydrophobic and super-slippery coating to prevent the bone debris adhesion. Initially, a superhydrophobic and super-slippery coating was successfully designed and fabricated with mixture of ODA-GO, PDMS, KH-550, and epoxy resin E44. The coating's surface morphology, chemical composition, and durability were comprehensively characterized. Subsequently, the coating was applied to diamond spherical grinding wheels for bone grinding experiments. The results demonstrate that a coating with exposed ODA-GO forms a rough structure with optimal component parameters, achieving a contact angle of 158° and a sliding angle of 4.2°. Furthermore, the superhydrophobic and super-slippery coating exhibits exceptional wear and slipperiness resistance even after 100 cycles, maintaining a contact angle of 135° and a sliding angle of 8.5°. The use of this novel spherical wheel significantly mitigates bone debris adhesion. This study not only provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of anti-adhesion but also introduces a promising technique for enhancing the performance of diamond spherical wheels.