Importance of preclinical evaluation of wear in hip implant designs using simulator machines

Importance of preclinical evaluation of wear in hip implant designs using simulator machines

ABSTRACT Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of the damaged joint of the hip by an artificial device. Despite the recognized clinical success of hip implants, wear of the articulating surfaces remains as one of the critical issues influencing performanc...

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Main Authors: Rafael Mello Trommer, Márcia Marie Maru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
Subjects:
Arthroplasty
replacement
hip Hip prosthesis Prosthesis design
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-36162017000300251&lng=en&tlng=en

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