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University of Birmingham : A - Mechanical Engineering

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Article title

Friction in metal-on-metal total disc arthroplasty: Effect of ball radius

Type

D - Journal article

DOI

10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.11.045

Title of journal

Journal of Biomechanics

Article number

Volume number

Issue number

First page of article

504

ISSN of journal

0021-9290

Year of publication

2011

URL

Number of additional authors

Additional information

This research arises from EPSRC research grant EP/F014562 which funded a new type of spine simulator. Close collaboration with the manufacturer (Bose Limited, ElectroForce Systems Group, MN, USA) was required to develop a simulator capable of complex spinal movements (Dr Darren Burke, Technical Marketing Manager, darren_b@bose.com). The research presents, for the first time, the friction and lubrication in metal-on-metal disc replacements. This research is vital in understanding the performance of these devices before they are implanted into patients. The results have helped to secure a European Commission grant to develop a European Industrial Doctorate in Spinal Implant Design (FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN-Proposal-604935).

Interdisciplinary

Cross-referral requested

Research group

B - Biomedical & Micro/Nano Engineering

Proposed double-weighted

Double-weighted statement

Reserve for a double-weighted output

Non-English

English abstract