Hip joint replacement based on linear cylindrical articulations for reduced wear: A radical change in design

Hip joint replacement based on linear cylindrical articulations for reduced wear: A radical change in design

Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure for patients suffering from hip joint degeneration. However, wear of the implant components, particularly Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), remains a significant concern, often leading to complications such as osteolysis and implant loos...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Fanton, Pierre Schembri Wismayer, Donald Dalli, Pierluigi Mollicone, Bertram Mallia, Maria Kristina Bartolo, Joseph Buhagiar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Invention Disclosure
Subjects:
Hip joint replacement
Implant design
Wear
Orthopaedics
Biomaterials
Orientation hardening
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772444124000119
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