Development of a Novel in Silico Model to Investigate the Influence of Radial Clearance on the Acetabular Cup Contact Pressure in Hip Implants

A hip joint replacement is considered one of the most successful orthopedic surgical procedures although it involves challenges that must be overcome. The patient group undergoing total hip arthroplasty now includes younger and more active patients who require a broad range of motion and a longer se...

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Main Authors: Saverio Affatato, Massimiliano Merola, Alessandro Ruggiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/8/1282