Quantification of self-polishing in vivo from explanted metal-on-metal total hip replacements

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作者
Joyce, Thomas J. [1 ]
Grigg, Harry [1 ]
Langton, David J. [2 ]
Nargol, Antoni V. F. [2 ]
机构
[1] Newcastle Univ, Sch Mech & Syst Engn, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RU, Tyne & Wear, England
[2] Univ Hosp N Tees, Joint Replacement Unit, Stockton On Tees, England
关键词
Lubrication model; Surface roughness; PROSTHESES; RETRIEVAL; IMPLANTS; BEARING;
D O I
10.1016/j.triboint.2010.04.007
中图分类号
TH [机械、仪表工业];
学科分类号
0802 ;
摘要
One of the claimed advantages of metal-on-metal total hip replacements is that they 'self-polish' in the body, however this assertion has not been supported by quantitative data. Two pairs of components, each consisting of a femoral head and acetabular cup, were obtained at revision surgery. They were subject to topographical analysis using a non-contacting profilometer. In the 'worn' regions a reduction in surface roughness was seen alongside a change in skewness values from positive to negative, while elastohydrodynamic theory suggested an improvement towards mild mixed lubrication during gait. Therefore self-polishing of metal-on-metal total hip replacements can occur in vivo. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:513 / 516
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