Study of the tribological properties of surface structures using ultrashort laser pulses to reduce wear in endoprosthetics

Study of the tribological properties of surface structures using ultrashort laser pulses to reduce wear in endoprosthetics

Abstract Background Loosening of prostheses and functional disorders represent a far-reaching problem in the clinic, and the long-term outcomes are essentially determined by wear. Despite all advances, up to 10% of prostheses still fail after 10 years. In particular, more active patients show increa...

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Main Authors: Lea Theresa Backes, Paul Oldorf, Rigo Peters, Robert Wendlandt, Georg Schnell, Arndt-Peter Schulz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Aseptic loosening
Wear reduction
Ultrashort pulse laser
Microstructures
Surface structures
Endoprosthetics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01719-1

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