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The effects of manufacturing tolerances and assembly force on the volumetric wear at the taper junction in modular total hip arthroplasty

Authors :
Bitter, T.
Khan, I.
Marriott, T.
Lovelady, E.
Verdonschot, N.J.
Janssen, D.W.
Bitter, T.
Khan, I.
Marriott, T.
Lovelady, E.
Verdonschot, N.J.
Janssen, D.W.
Source :
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering; 1061; 1072; 1025-5842; 13; 22; ~Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering~1061~1072~~~1025-5842~13~22~~
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Contains fulltext : 208141.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access)<br />Fretting and corrosion at the taper-head interface in total hip arthroplasty has been reported as a potential cause of early failure of the implant system. The finite element (FE) method can be used to study the mechanics at the taper junction that are difficult to assess experimentally. Taper mismatch is one of the factors that can influence the performance of the taper junction. In this study we have assessed the effect of taper mismatch, in combination with assembly force on the volumetric wear. The study showed that higher assembly forces and smaller mismatches result in the least volumetric wear.

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Database :
OAIster
Journal :
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering; 1061; 1072; 1025-5842; 13; 22; ~Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering~1061~1072~~~1025-5842~13~22~~
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1284090886
Document Type :
Electronic Resource