Biotribology: articular cartilage friction, wear, and lubrication

This study developed, explored, and refined techniques for the in vitro study of cartilage-on-cartilage friction, deformation, and wear. Preliminary results of in vitro cartilage-on- cartilage experiments with emphasis on wear and biochemistry are presented. Cartilage-bone specimens were obtained...

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Main Author: Schroeder, Matthew O.
Other Authors: Mechanical Engineering
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/46457
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-12302008-063639/