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Joint endoprosthetics - the science of implanting artificial joints into the human body - has been around since the 1960's, and consistent advancements are leading to better practice, materials and mechanics. The present book is devoted to the biophysics and effect of wear, friction and lubrication on artificial joints. The important aspects of biocompatibility and wear resistance are reviewed and a retrospective analysis of modern joint endoprosthetic designs is presented. Data on clinical aspects of endoprosthetics are cited in support of the text. Advancements in genetic engineering

Artificial joints. --- Joints (Engineering) --- Engineering --- Joint prostheses --- Joints, Artificial --- Prosthetic joints --- Total joint replacement --- Orthopedic implants --- Prosthesis

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Artificial hip joints. --- Total hip replacement --- Reoperation. --- Hip joint --- Hip endoprostheses --- Hip joints, Artificial --- Hip prostheses --- Artificial joints --- Reoperation --- Pròtesis de maluc --- Articulacions artificials --- Artroplàstia

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Joint replacement has been one of the major successes of modern medicine. Its continued success depends on effective collaboration between clinicians and researchers across many different areas in science and medicine. This important book brings together the wide range of research in this area and its implications for clinical practice.The book sets the scene with introductory chapters on joint biomechanics and tribology, materials for joint replacement and their interactions with the body, and regulatory issues. Part two reviews the use of metals and ceramics as joint replacement mate

Artificial joints. --- Artificial joints --- Biomedical engineering. --- Biomedical materials. --- Design. --- Biocompatible materials --- Biomaterials --- Medical materials --- Medicine --- Biomedical engineering --- Materials --- Biocompatibility --- Prosthesis --- Clinical engineering --- Medical engineering --- Bioengineering --- Biophysics --- Engineering --- Joint prostheses --- Joints, Artificial --- Prosthetic joints --- Total joint replacement --- Orthopedic implants --- Bioartificial materials --- Hemocompatible materials --- Biomaterials (Biomedical materials)

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Artificial joints. --- Joints --- Prosthesis. --- Arthroplasty. --- Polyethylene --- Surgery. --- Therapeutic use. --- Crinothene --- Polythene --- Ethylene --- Thermoplastics --- Surgery, Plastic --- Prostheses --- Prosthetics --- Moulage in medicine --- Artificial organs --- Biomedical materials --- Implants, Artificial --- Joint prostheses --- Joints, Artificial --- Prosthetic joints --- Total joint replacement --- Orthopedic implants --- Prosthesis --- Surgery

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Spanning both the history and future of knee replacement, this unique book recounts how artificial knees have reached the stage they are today, and whether their performance can be further improved. The author, who has been designing artificial knees for 50 years, starts the story in the late 1960’s with the early pioneers; during the 1970’s, the principles for successful artificial knees were established. While many different types were designed, a small number have become by far the most widely utilized. Yet other types of designs, so far little used, along with new materials and the application of computer-assisted surgery, could result in significant advancements in the treatment of knee arthritis. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the origins of the ideas and principles and their rationale, followed by the latest information and evidence. The book begins with an overview of the history and background of the artificial knee, in terms of design and implementation and the thought leaders involved. Fixation, biomechanics, and the types of designs are discussed in detail, both what has worked and what has not, and why. Instrumentation, testing and tribology, and functional evaluation methods are also covered. The book concludes with a look toward the future possibilities for the field of artificial knees. An illustrated glossary of terms, is included for quick reference. The Artificial Knee: An Ongoing Evolution will appeal to orthopedic surgeons and researchers, medical academics and orthopedic companies, and to those with a general interest in artificial knees.

Orthopedics. --- Sports medicine. --- Sports Medicine. --- Athletic medicine --- Athletics --- Medicine and sports --- Physical education and training --- Sports --- Medicine --- Sports sciences --- Orthopaedics --- Orthopedia --- Surgery --- Medical aspects --- Artificial knee. --- Artificial knee joint --- Knee prosthesis --- Prosthetic knee --- Artificial joints --- Total knee replacement