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
Do Well-functioning THAs Retrieved at Autopsy Exhibit Evidence of Fretting and Corrosion?
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DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000000369
Abstract: Background Our understanding of fretting and corrosion at head-neck junctions in modular THAs in vivo is based largely on the analysis of retrieved implants removed for various diagnoses. Little is known about the condition of… read more here.
Keywords: head; trunnion; fretting corrosion; well functioning ... See more keywords
The anatomical relationship between the axillary arch of Langer and sentinel lymph node in breast cancer surgery.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0081
Abstract: DISCUSSION Damage of the trunnion can lead to accelerated wear and early failure of the retained hip. David et al have described a technique wherein they used barrel of the syringe to protect the trunnion.… read more here.
Keywords: trunnion; anatomical relationship; arch langer; relationship axillary ... See more keywords
Design and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Spiral Head-Stem Trunnion for Hip Implants Using Finite Element Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/ma16041466
Abstract: With an expectation of an increased number of revision surgeries and patients receiving orthopedic implants in the coming years, the focus of joint replacement research needs to be on improving the mechanical properties of implants.… read more here.
Keywords: stem trunnion; head stem; trunnion; hip ... See more keywords
There Is No Significant Difference in Fretting and Corrosion at the Trunnion of Metal and Ceramic Heads.
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DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20181206-03
Abstract: No study has compared the prevalence of fretting and corrosion at the trunnion of cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr) and zirconia ceramic heads in the same patients. The authors sought to compare the prevalence of fretting and corrosion… read more here.
Keywords: trunnion; head; fretting corrosion; prevalence ... See more keywords