Tribology and biophysics of artificial joints

• Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
• Other Authors: Pinchuk, L. S ((Leonid Semenovich))
• Format: Electronic Book
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Boston Elsevier 2006
• Edition: 1st ed
• Series: Tribology and interface engineering series 50
• Subjects: Artificial joints > Design; Artificial joints > Materials; Τριβολογία; Αρθροπλαστική; Biocompatible Materials; Biophysics

Joint endoprosthetics - the science of implanting artificial joints into the human body - has been around since the 1960s, and consistent advancements are leading to better practice, materials and mechanics. The present book is devoted to the biophysics and effect of wear, friction and lubrication o...