Contact mechanics of metal on polyethylene hip replacements
Metal-on-ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) total hip replacement (THR) has been the most popular and clinically successful hip prosthesis to date. The long-term performance of THR depends on both the tribological characteristics and biomechanical behaviour of the prosthesis. This pro...
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University of Leeds
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.595227 |