Brockett, CL, Williams, S, Jin, Z et al. (2 more authors) (2013) Squeaking Hip Arthroplasties: A Tribological Phenomenon. Journal of Arthroplasty, 28 (1). pp. 90-97. ISSN 0883-5403
Abstract
The clinical incidence of squeaking has been reported with increasing frequency, with ceramic-on-ceramic bearings seemingly most affected. This study investigated potential causes of squeaking in hard-on-hard hip bearings through 2 sets of experimental conditions. Bearing clearance appeared to affect the incidence of squeaking in metal-on-metal surface arthroplasties. The addition of third-body particles to the interface for total hip arthroplasties also affected the incidence of squeaking. In both studies, the incidence of squeaking correlated well with elevated friction. The findings of this study suggest that a likely cause of squeaking in the hip arthroplasty is adverse tribological conditions caused by suboptimal lubrication. There are numerous factors that may cause the suboptimal lubrication, and therefore, it is unlikely that an individual cause for squeaking will be identified.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | hip arthroplasty; in vitro; friction; squeaking |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (iMBE) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 23 Aug 2016 15:38 |
Last Modified: | 08 Nov 2016 22:58 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2012.01.023 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.arth.2012.01.023 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:98526 |