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Surface texture of hip implants.(MPMD)
Advanced Materials & Processes, October, 2005 by Murphy, Ciaran C.
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Surface characteristics at the nanometer level can have a critical influence on the longevity of implants. This article reviews the effects of surface characteristics on implants and compares the surface analysis ability of a contact and noncontact [optical] technique on a number of hip implants.
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********** Wear rate of the polymer acetabular cup in hip implants is generally considered to be greatly affected by the surface texture of the femoral head. This is because polymer (cup) implants typically operate in either a boundary or mixed-lubrication regime. However, the ability ...
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