Bonding properties of carbon fiber reinforced (CFR)-PEEK and hydroxyapatite (HA)-PEEK joined by ultrasonic welding
Acetabular cup is a component of hip prosthesis that replaces the acetabulum of pelvis bone in total hip arthroplasty. As shown in clinical studies, the stiffness mismatch between the implant and the bone leads to stress-shielding and bone resorption. The formation of wear debris due to contact betw...
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