Influence of flexural rigidity on micromotion at the head-stem taper interface of modular hip prostheses
Fretting corrosion as one reason for failure of modular hip prostheses has been associated
with micromotion at the head taper junction. Historically the taper diameter was reduced to …
with micromotion at the head taper junction. Historically the taper diameter was reduced to …
Electrochemical Testing of Modular Taper Junctions: Effect of Assembly Force and Head Offset
J Grostefon, T Camino… - Advances in …, 2019 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Examinations of retrieved orthopedic implants have demonstrated corrosion; however, the
extent of corrosion damage can be quite variable. There are a number of factors that may …
extent of corrosion damage can be quite variable. There are a number of factors that may …
Investigation of head-neck tapers in modular hip prostheses
HSY Raji - 2018 - qmro.qmul.ac.uk
Corrosion at the head-neck junction of total hip replacements is a poorly understood
phenomenon with an incidence of 1-2%. Concerns around taper junction corrosion have …
phenomenon with an incidence of 1-2%. Concerns around taper junction corrosion have …