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A Friction Testing-Bioreactor Device for Study of Synovial Joint Biomechanics, Mechanobiology, and Physical Regulation
Published on: June 2, 2022
[Rolling friction: a desing of artificial knee joint]
Yujue He1, Zhongjia Yu, Ming Chen
1College of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China. hyjhh@sjtu.edu.cn
Abstract:
Resorption and osteolysis of periimplant bones resulting from the wear debris of artificial joint will cause long-term loosening. A new type of rolling knee artificial joint without UHMWPE based on the mechanics of rolling friction is designed for alleviating this problem. Because of low friction force, the resistance of extension and flexion is reduced strikingly and the stress on the interface between prosthesis and bone is reduced evidently. In addition, the bio-toxicity caused by the wear debris of UHMWPE will not occur absolutely. In consequence, the rolling artificial joint can prevent the trend of long-term loosening of the prosthesis efficiently.
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