Silicon nitride possesses a variety of excellent properties that can be specifically designed
and manufactured for different medical applications. On the one hand, silicon nitride is …

Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is a ceramic material developed for industrial applications that
demand high strength and fracture resistance under extreme operating conditions. Recently …

Advanced bioceramics have played integral roles in treatment modalities for damaged or
diseased human joints and osseous defects. This paper reviews the uses and properties of …

This topical review describes the salient results of recent research on silicon nitride, a
ceramic material with unique properties. The outcome of this ongoing research strongly …

The purpose of this review is to present the recent developments in silicon nitride (Si 3 N 4)
ceramics and to examine the achievements regarding our understanding of the relationship …

Abstract Silicon nitride (Si 3 N 4) has a distinctive combination of material properties such as
high strength and fracture toughness, inherent phase stability, scratch resistance, low wear …

People suffering from accidents and joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid
arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis may need surgery requiring implants such as total hip …

The use of an artificial joint is always related to a certain amount of wear. Its biological
effects, eg, the osteolysis potential, are a function of the bulk material as well as its debris …

Perioperative and latent infections are leading causes of revision surgery for orthopaedic
devices resulting in significant increased patient care, comorbidities, and attendant costs …

What is new and what comes next in artificial hip joints? These are the crucial questions we
attempt to answer after accurately surveying the state of the art in the field of hip arthroplasty …