The variety of new biomaterials and different surface treatments being applied to existing
materials all intended for total knee replacement (TKR) are self-evident of the demand for …

The optimal design of complex systems in engineering requires pursuing rigorous
mathematical modeling of the system's behavior as a function of a set of design variables to …

Aseptic loosening of femoral components is a significant problem affecting the life of current
total knee replacements. To help reduce the problem of aseptic loosening, a new metal …

The main objective of this chapter is to develop a three-dimensional solid finite element
model of the healthy knee joint to predict stresses in its individual components and to study …

The first aim of this paper is the development of a virtual model of a new orthotic device,
starting from an existent orthotic device, currently used in knee rehabilitation and from the …

The integration of materials selection and design are essential to the success of new product
development, especially when applied to biomedical devices. The knee prosthesis, like any …

A large number of materials are continuously being developed to meet the requirements for
different engineering applications including biomedical area. However, development of a …

Knee prostheses as medical products require careful application of quality and design tool
to ensure the best performance. Therefore, quality function deployment (QFD) was proposed …

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been used in orthopedics as one
of the materials for artificial joints in knee, hip and spine prostheses, most of the implanted …

In order to prevent failure as well as ensure comfort, patient-specific modelling for
prostheses has been gaining interest. However, deterministic analyses have been widely …