Wear Behavior of an Unstable Knee: Stabilization via Implant Design?

Background. Wear-related failures and instabilities are frequent failure mechanisms of total knee replacements. High-conforming designs may provide additional stability for the joint. This study analyzes the effects of a ligamentous insufficiency on the stability and the wear behavior of a high-conf...

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Main Authors: Jörn Reinders, Robert Sonntag, Jan Philippe Kretzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/821475