Finite element modeling of hip resurfacing cup deformation

Hip resurfacing arthroplasty is touted as an attractive alternative to total hip arthroplasty for treatment of severe joint pain and limited mobility in young patients because it is bone conserving and allows for a greater range of motion. There is concern in the orthopaedic community, however, reg...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kesler, Nathanael Murray
Other Authors: Morrison, Jason (Biosystems Engineering)
Language:en_US
Published: 2010
Subjects:
Hip
Cup
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/3851