Multiobjective Design Optimization of Total Knee Replacements Considering UHMWPE Wear and Kinematics

Total knee replacement is the gold standard treatment for restoring mobility and relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis when other medical therapy has failed. Revision surgery is necessary when the replaced knee fails, which is often a result of implant damage (such as wear) or poor kinemati...

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Main Author: Willing, Ryan
Other Authors: Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). Theses (Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.))
Language:en
en
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1974/5532