Modelling of metal on metal hip prostheses

Metal-on-metal (MOM) total hip replacement is an artificial hip joint has been used to replace damaged or diseased natural joints. MOM studies have demonstrated severe complications due to metal wear debris in tissues adjacent to the implants. Reducing the wear rate and operating with full film lubr...

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Main Author: Al-Saffar, Ali
Published: Cardiff University 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.669164