The tribological activation of a passive metal alloy in an aqueous biological environment
have been highlighted by many researchers; better known as bio-tribocorrosion …

The concentration of biological components of synovial fluid (such as albumin, globulin,
hyaluronic acid, and lubricin) varies between healthy persons and osteoarthritis (OA) …

Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloys are commonly employed for load-bearing
implants, such as hip and knee prostheses, owing to their mechanical properties and …

The present paper explores the effect of synovial fluid composition on lubricant film
formation in hip replacements. The measurements were realized utilizing pendulum hip joint …

The aim of the present paper is to provide a novel experimental approach enabling to
assess the thickness of lubricant film within hip prostheses in meaning of the contribution of …

It was reported in several studies that friction and wear of joint prosthesis are apparently
influenced by the proteins contained in the synovial fluid. However, detailed mechanisms of …

Total knee arthroplasty has become a routine procedure for patients suffering from joint
diseases. Although the number of operations continuously increases, a limited service-life of …

Synovial fluid lubrication is dependent on protective protein films that form between joint
surfaces. Under static conditions surface film formation occurs through adsorption, while …

The present paper represents Part II of the extensive study focused on the lubrication of hip
joint replacements. The main goal is to assess the fundamentals of lubrication considering …

The aim of this study is to propose a novel experimental approach enabling in-situ
observation of film formation within hip joint replacements with respect to real geometry …