Study of an Additional Layer of Cement Mantle Hip Joints for Reducing Cracks
Failure of the cement mantle in total hip arthroplasty is not a simple phenomenon. Cracking, which can be caused by crack initiation and repeated loading, can cause loosening of the acetabular liner component. A previous study showed that addition of a metal layer between the liner and acetabular co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Functional Biomaterials |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/10/3/40 |