Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7207957 Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2016 9 Pages PDF
Abstract

- A three dimensional finite element model of head-neck taper junction was developed.
- Cobalt/Titanium taper junctions have longer contact lengths than Cobalt/Cobalt.
- Mismatch angle in the taper plays an important role in the strength of the junction.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Engineering Biomedical Engineering
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Influence of geometry and materials on the axial and torsional strength of the head-neck taper junction in modular hip replacements: A finite element study
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