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Published on: May 14, 2020
[The development of research in tribology of artificial joints]
1Institute of Bio-inspired Structure, Material and Protection, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China. zddai@nuaa.edu.cn
Abstract:
Aseptic loosening of the prosthesis is a major form for the failure of artificial joints, which results in the conglomeration of wear particles at the bone-implant interface. This paper briefly reviews the recent development of tribology of artificial joints preserving good lubrication, enhancing the wear resistance of materials for the joints, reducing the generation of sensitive-size particles and depressing the debris-tissue reactions. Suggestion for improvement in the design of artificial joints is presented.
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