Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is used in biomedical applications
due to its high wear-resistance, ductility, and biocompatibility. A great deal of research in …

A significant challenge in orthopedics is the design of biomaterial devices that are able to
perform biological functions by substituting or repairing various tissues and controlling bone …

In the framework of Total Hip Replacement (THR), the aim of this paper was to propose a
novel 3D contact-lubrication model for the in-silico prosthetic wear calculation during the …

Tribocorrosion is a current and very discussed theme in tribology and medicine for its impact
on industrial applications. Currently, the phenomena are mainly oriented to the biological …

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is widely used in sliding systems due
to its advanced tribological properties. For this reason, wear comes into prominence as a …

In biomechanics and orthopedics, finite element modelling allows simulating complex
problems, and in the last few years, it has been widely used in many applications, also in the …

Currently, preclinical wear tests for total hip replacements is carried out by using mechanical
simulators under a simplified normal gait cycle as recommended by the international …

Total hip replacement (THR) is a revolutionary treatment when a hip joint becomes severely
damaged. Wear is known as one of the main reasons for THR failure. Current experimental …

The hip joint replacement is one of the most successful orthopedic surgical procedures
although it involves challenges to overcome. The patient group undergoing total hip …

The field of orthopedics has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, primarily
driven by the development and utilization of innovative biomaterials. This comprehensive …