Slow crack growth (SCG) is a time-dependent quasi-brittle type of failure that polyethylene
(PE) materials exhibit under low stress levels. The interplay between the crack and its plastic …

Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) wear and particle-induced osteolysis
contribute to the failure of total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) …

The mechanical properties, such as hardness and elastic modulus, of ultra-high molecular
weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composites for acetabular cup liner are improved by adding …

This paper investigates the surface damage modes found on bilateral tibial inserts
(implanted for 137 and 146 months). This paper also investigated whether posterior cruciate …

Periprosthetic tissue inflammation is a challenging complication arising in joint replacement
surgeries, which is often caused by wear debris from polyethylene (PE) components. In this …

Background Total knee replacement (TKR) is an effective orthopaedic surgical procedure to
confront osteoarthritis and restore bone joint mobility, relieve pain, and enhance the quality …

Aseptic implant loosening is the most common reason for revision surgery after total knee
replacement. This is associated with adverse biological reactions to wear debris from the …

Understanding thermal transport mechanisms in polymeric composites allows us to expand
the boundaries of thermal conductivity in them, either increasing it for more efficient heat …

Zusammenfassung Die Behandlung älterer Patientinnen und Patienten gewinnt in der
Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, bedingt durch den demografischen Wandel, an Bedeutung …

Due to the aging population in today's society and the concomitant problems of osteoporosis
and osteoarthritis, the bioimplants are a highly essential material. The creation of …