Tribological Performance of Artificial Joints

• Main Author: Kretzer, J. Philippe (auth)
• Other Authors: Kamali, Amir (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
• Subjects: Medicine; alginate; biotribology; multiwall carbon nanotubes; arthroplasty; validated model; implant; lubrication; fillers; ion treatment; biomechanical testing/analysis; titanium niobium nitride; orthopedic; UHMWPE; wear testing; wear resistance; wear debris; biomaterials; biolubricant; wear simulation; surface engineering; degenerative disc disease; total disc replacement; joint simulators; crosslinked polyethylene; TKA; unicompartmental arthroplasty; implants; mechanical properties; pin-on-plate; ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene; hip implants; failure; highly crosslinked UHMWPE; gamma irradiation; hip joint simulator; oxidized zirconium; osteolysis; histomorphological characterization; cross-linked polyethylene; wear; hip prosthesis; cobalt; abrasion; metal-on-metal; synovial lining; wear debris cytotoxicity; alternative bearings; surfaces; polyethylene wear; knee replacement; patello-femoral joint; crosslink density; FEA; coating; ultra high molecular weight polyethylene; contact angle; finite element analysis; systematic review; wear analysis/testing; knee; in vitro macrophages response; synovial fluid; gellan gum
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Joint replacement is a very successful medical treatment. However, the survivorship of the implants could be adversely affected due to the loss of materials in the form of particles or ions as the bearing surfaces articulate against earch other. The consequent tissue and immune response to the wear...