Contact between the components of a knee prosthesis: numerical and experimental study

The aim of this work is the analysis of the contact area in a knee prosthesis using two different approaches. In particular, the interface between the femoral component and the polyethylene insert has been studied both numerically and experimentally. The interest in studying the contact area is rela...

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Main Authors: D. Cerniglia, T. Ingrassia, L. D’Acquisto, M. Saporito, D. Tumino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2012-09-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
Online Access:https://212.237.37.202/index.php/fis/article/view/153