The introduction of numerous formulations of Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
(UHMWPE), which is widely used as a bearing material in orthopedic implants, necessitated …

Abstract Development of artificial joints is a great progress for joint replacement operations
of human being, but the short longevity of prostheses has concerned both industries and …

Wear simulations of UHMWPE can economically and conveniently predict the performance
of wear resistant bushings used for sealing or other reciprocating unidirectional sliding …

Wear of the bearing surfaces of an artificial hip joint (AHJ) is one of the major causes to the
premature failure of the prosthesis. Any design aiming at the surface wear reduction is of …

Wear is a critical issue related to the performance of hip joint implants, namely for ultra-high
molecular weight (UHMWPE) fabricated components. A greater knowledge and …

The use of surface texturization to reduce friction in sliding interfaces has proved successful
in some tribological applications. However, it is still difficult to achieve robust surface …

Numerous parameters control the long-term performance of a total hip joint arthroplasty. The
articulating motions between the femoral and the acetabular components produce wear …

Osteolysis caused by the worn-off particles of polyethylene (PE), and corrosion of CoCrMo
head have been two major concerns in total hip replacement as they lead to its early failure …

No clear picture of the deformation and wear mechanisms of Ultra High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UHMWPE) in artificial knee joints exists up to today. Tribological tests were …

There are very few studies of PEEK wearing against DLC. In this study, DLC and Zr-DLC
coatings were deposited by magnetron sputtering onto Ti alloy substrates. Coated and un …