Investigation on Conventional and Cross-linked UHMWPE Artificial Joint Biomaterials Using a BiotriboPOD Method

¹School of Mechatronics Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, China.

Corresponding Author: Zikai Hua, School of Mechatronics Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, No. 149, Yanchang Rd, 200072 Shanghai, PRChina. Tel: +86 5633 1517; E-Mail: [email protected]

Received Date: 23 Mar 2016    
Accepted Date: 27 Apr 2016   
Published Date: 09 May 2016

Copyright © 2016 Hua Z

Citation: Chen J, Tang F and Hua Z. (2016). Investigation on Conventional and Cross-linked UHMWPE Artificial Joint Biomaterials Using a BiotriboPOD. Method. Mathews J Orthop. 1(2): 008.

ABSTRACT

Wear has been recognized as the key factor affecting the long-term performance of artificial joints such as hip, knee and spine prostheses. In this paper, the wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and cross-linked UHMWPE counter with cobalt chromium alloy was investigated using a new BiotriboPOD-Multi wear testing apparatus for orthopedic implant materials. Via this apparatus, an effective testing method for the wear evaluation of orthopedic implants can be achieved.

KEYWORDS

Orthopedic Implant; Artificial Joints; Wear; UHMWPE; BiotriboPOD.