Tribological Performance of Artificial Joints - Brossura

Brossura

ISBN 10: 3039210785 ISBN 13: 9783039210787

Casa editrice: MDPI AG, 2019

Riassunto

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 products, remain one of the key factors of their failure.

Tribology has been defined as the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion and all related wear products (e.g., particles, ions, etc.).

Over the last few decades, in an attempt to understand and improve joint replacement technology, the tribological performance of several material combinations have been studied experimentally and assessed clinically. In addition, research has focused on the biological effects and long term consequences of wear products.

Improvements have been made in manufacturing processes, precision engineering capabilities, device designs and materials properties in order to minimize wear and friction and maximize component longevity in vivo.

 

This book investigates the in vivo and in vitro performance of the orthopaedic implants and their advanced bearings. Contributions are solicited from the researchers working in the field of biotribology and bioengineering

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: MDPI AG
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 3039210785
• ISBN 13: 9783039210787
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 178
• Redattore: Kamali Amir, Kretzer J Philippe
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile