| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L43824/01 |
| Title: |
LUBRICATION MODELLING OF METAL-ON-METAL ARTIFICIAL HIP JOINT REPLACEMENTS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Jin, Professor Z |
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| Department: |
Mechanical and Medical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bradford |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 1997 |
Ends: |
30 September 2000 |
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47,877
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Metal-on-metal material combinations have recently received considerable attention for artificial hip joint replacements in order to minimise wear volume and wear particle induced osteolysis and loosening. Clinical studies have shown that some of these metal-on-metal hip prostheses can survive 20 to 30 years in the body without failure, while other studies have shown that dramatic short term failures can occur. It has also been indicated from both clinical and experimental simulator studies that the lubrication mechanism plays a significant role in the successful functioning of these studies that the lubrication mechanism plays a significant role in the successful functioning of these implants. The purpose is to model theoretically fluid film lubrication in metal-on-metal hip joint replacements. The effect of geometric, structural and material parameters associated with metal -on-metal hip joint replacements will be considered in the the lubrication model subjected to three-dimensional kinematic and loading conditions during steady-state walking. It is aticipated that the present study will provide design guidelines and optimisation for development of these implants. This will not only benefit orthopaedic industries, but also the UK Health Service, as well as the social benefit to the patients receiving thses implants.
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http://www.brad.ac.uk |