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Title: | Development and fabrication of patient-specific knee implant using additive manufacturing techniques |
Authors: | Zammit, Robert Rochman, Arif |
Keywords: | Additive manufacturing Total knee replacement Total hip replacement Three-dimensional printing |
Issue Date: | 2017-10 |
Publisher: | AIP Publishing |
Citation: | Zammit, R., & Rochman, A. (2017). Development and fabrication of patient-specific knee implant using additive manufacturing techniques. 20th International ESAFORM Conference on Material Forming, Ireland. 040011-1. |
Abstract: | Total knee replacement is the most effective treatment to relief pain and restore normal function in a diseased knee joint. The aim of this research was to develop a patient-specific knee implant which can be fabricated using additive manufacturing techniques and has reduced wear rates using a highly wear resistant materials. The proposed design was chosen based on implant requirements, such as reduction in wear rates as well as strong fixation. The patient-specific knee implant improves on conventional knee implants by modifying the articulating surfaces and bone-implant interfaces. Moreover, tribological tests of different polymeric wear couples were carried out to determine the optimal materials to use for the articulating surfaces. Finite element analysis was utilized to evaluate the stresses sustained by the proposed design. Finally, the patient-specific knee implant was successfully built using additive manufacturing techniques. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/94547 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacEngIME |
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