Friction, Lubrication and Wear of Artificial Joints

Ian M. Hutchings (University Of Cambridge), Todd Stewart

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
18 December 2002

Prosthetics; Technology: general issues; Tribology (friction & lubrication)

Tribology has been central to the development of this field of engineering and Friction, Lubrication, and Wear of Artificial Joints brings together the work of the foremost authorities. Recent key work, particularly on hip and knee replacement prostheses form the major part of this book.

Artificial joint technology, clinical practice, and the monitoring of on-going wear in use have progressed by leaps and bounds in the last few years. Medical research engineers, tribology specialists, and materials technologists each play an important role in ensuring that this marriage of engineering and medicine delivers the best possible outcome for the patients who receive the implants.

Contents of this book include:

Biotribology - A personal view The influence of component geometry on the measurement of wear A tribological study of metal-on-metal total replacement hip joints The lubrication and friction of conventional UHMWPE, novel compliant layer and hard bearing surfaces for use in total hip prostheses Prediction of lubricating film thickness in UHMWPE hip joint replacements Wear of ceramic-on-ceramic hip prostheses under micro-separation simulation conditions Friction and wear testing of DLC type coatings on total hip replacement prostheses Simulator testing of total knee replacement A new measurement method for wear scars generated with knee simulators

Foreword by: Todd Stewart
Edited by: Ian M. Hutchings (University Of Cambridge)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 239mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781860583636
ISBN 10: 1860583636
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 18 December 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor Ian Hutchings has been GKN Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Cambridge since 2001. Before that, he was Reader in Tribology in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy. He has extensive experience in research and teaching on tribological topics.