The effect of counterface roughness on the wear of UHMWPE for rectangular wear paths
Turell M, Friedlaender G, Wang A, Thornhill T, Bellare A. The effect of counterface roughness on the wear of UHMWPE for rectangular wear paths. Wear 2005, 259: 984-991. DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2005.01.050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchReplacement prosthesisGait cycleFemoral headTotal hip replacement prosthesesWeight lossCalf serumJoint replacement prosthesesAcetabular cupHip replacement prosthesesProsthesisCurrent studyPhysiological loading conditionsUHMWPE cupDiluted calf serumTotal joint replacement prosthesesVolumetric wear ratePrevious studiesFactorsPatients