Effect of metal back geometry on the stability of cementless acetabular cup
The long-term success of cementless total hip arthroplasty depends on the initial stability of its acetabular component. To achieve adequate stability for possible osseointegration, biomedical engineers have incorporated features such as fins, spikes, threads and screws. Others use pressfitting tech...
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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2008
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