Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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810807 | Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The objective of this article is to provide an up-to-date overview of zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) components used in total hip arthroplasties. The structure, mechanical properties, and available data regarding the clinical performance of ZTA are summarized. The advancements that have been made in understanding the in vivo performance of ZTA are investigated. This article concludes with a discussion of gaps in the literature related to ceramic biomaterials and avenues for future research.
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Authors
Steven M. Kurtz, Sevi Kocagöz, Christina Arnholt, Roland Huet, Masaru Ueno, William L. Walter,