Does a micro-grooved trunnion stem surface finish improve fixation and reduce fretting wear at the taper junction of total hip replacements? A finite element evaluation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.07.027
Abstract: The generation of particulate debris at the taper junction of total hip replacements (THRs), can cause failure of the artificial hip. The taper surfaces of femoral heads and trunnions of femoral stems are generally machined… read more here.
Keywords: trunnion; fixation; taper junction; surface ... See more keywords