1. Stochastic Simulation of Modular Connections in Total Hip Replacement
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F.E. Donaldson and James C. Coburn
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Metallic debris ,Bearing (mechanical) ,Materials science ,business.industry ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Metallurgy ,Biomedical Engineering ,Total hip replacement ,Chemical corrosion ,Medicine (miscellaneous) ,Modular design ,Arthroplasty ,Corrosion ,law.invention ,Fretting wear ,law ,medicine ,Composite material ,business - Abstract
Several modern Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) implants have been associated with increased release of metallic debris through combined mechanical fretting wear and chemical corrosion. These particles can lead to painful Adverse Reaction to Metallic Debris, often requiring early revision [1]. While much research has focused on improving the performance of bearing surfaces, the key parameters driving release of metallic debris at modular junctions remains unclear.© 2013 ASME
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- 2013
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