Bearing on artificial hip joint experiences friction, wear, and surface damage that impact on
overall performance and leading to failure at a particular time due to continuous contact that …

Wear and wear-induced debris is a significant factor in causing failure in implants. Reducing
contact pressure by using a textured surface between the femoral head and acetabular cup …

The use of magnesium alloy (AZ31) has profound applications in biomedical field as a
substitute for joint replacements. The present study aims at analyzing the tribological …

Tribological study of zirconia toughened alumina against alumina is investigated using ball-
on-disk tribometer with different bio-lubricants. Friction and wear coefficients are estimated …

Ceramics have gained great attention for hip and knee arthroplasty surgical procedures due
to their ability to guarantee long-life performance in patients and are considered an …

Background: The number of joint revision arthroplasties has increased in the elderly
population, which is burdened by several perioperative risks. Methods: Patients who …

Objectives The acetabular cup design plays a critical role in reducing contact stress between
femur head acetabular cup. Many studies used ellipsoidal and spheroidal geometry in …

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is esteemed for its superior wear
resistance, making it a preferred material in various applications, including artificial joints …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to systematically study the dynamic contact stress,
frictional heat and temperature field of femoral head-on-acetabular cup contact pairs in a …

1 Mechatronics Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, INDIA. 2 Mechanical
Engineering, University of South Australia, AUSTRALIA. 3 Department of Mechanical …