Tribology of medical devices

Tribology of medical devices

Importance of tribology in a number of medical devices and surgical instruments is reviewed, including artificial joints, artificial teeth, dental implants and orthodontic appliances, cardiovascular devices, contact lenses, artificial limbs and surgical instruments. The current focus and future deve...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Z.M. Jin, J. Zheng, W. Li, Z.R. Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-12-01
Series:Biosurface and Biotribology
Subjects:
Tribology
Medical devices
Artificial joints
Dental implants
Surgical instruments
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405451816300472
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Summary:Importance of tribology in a number of medical devices and surgical instruments is reviewed, including artificial joints, artificial teeth, dental implants and orthodontic appliances, cardiovascular devices, contact lenses, artificial limbs and surgical instruments. The current focus and future developments of these medical devices are highlighted from a tribological point of view, together with the underlying mechanisms.
ISSN:2405-4518

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