Tribology in hip arthroplastyAccredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Tribology is the study of friction, wear and lubrication, and design of bearings. Articulating components should minimise the generation of wear particles in order to optimize long-term survival of the prosthesis. This module aims at providing a good understanding of the principle of tribology in total joint arthroplasty and how bearing choice can influence success and improve patient outcomes.
Contributors:
- Prof Moussa Hamadouche, France
- Prof Thomas Heyse, Germany
- Dr Ran Schwarzkopf, United States of America
- Dr Edwin Su, United States of America
- Dr Catherine Van der Straeten, Belgium