| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7003501 | Tribology International | 2013 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Loading and kinematic conditions occurring in human knee joints are reviewed. ⺠Elastohydrodynamic lubrication analysis of knee prosthesis is carried out for typical human activities. ⺠Lubricant film thickness and pressure distributions are determined. ⺠Effects of different material combinations on lubricant film thickness and contact pressure are analyzed. ⺠Implications for wear of tibial knee bearings made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene are discussed.
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Authors
Francis E. Kennedy, Khanittha Wongseedakaew, Dermott J. McHugh, John H. Currier,