Influence of loose PMMA bone cement particles on the corrosion assisted wear of the orthopedic AISI 316LVM stainless steel during reciprocating sliding

► Corrosion assisted wear of orthopedic AISI 316LVM stainless steel was explored. ► Influence of PMMA bone cement particles on the corrosion and wear was investigated. ► Cement particles were embedded into the surface of the flat steel sample. ► Cement particles highly increased wear at the lowest applied load (100 mN). ► SEM analysis showed pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking (SCC).