How have new designs and new types of joint replacement influenced wear behavior?

Kurtz SM, Walker PS. How have new designs and new types of joint replacement influenced wear behavior? J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2008; 16 Suppl 1:S107-10.

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Arthroplasty, Replacement
Chromium Alloys
Equipment Failure Analysis
Humans
Intervertebral Disc
Joint Prosthesis
Knee Joint
Materials Testing
Polyethylene
Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Failure
Stainless Steel
Surface Properties
Titanium

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Steven Kurtz

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