Simulation and analysis of the wear of metal on metal articulations in artificial hip joints

Metal on metal articulations used in hip joint replacement were demonstratedth rough the 1960's and 70's to perform adequately and comparably to metal on plastic articulations but their use then fell into decline as orthopaedic surgeons preferred metal on polyethylene articulations. Howeve...

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Main Author: Farrar, Richard
Other Authors: Fisher, J.
Published: University of Leeds 2001
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.426002