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Research Article | Open Access

Running-in friction of hip joint replacements can be significantly reduced: The effect of surface-textured acetabular cup

David NEČAS1( ), Hatsuhiko USAMI2, Tatsuya NIIMI3, Yoshinori SAWAE4, Ivan KŘUPKA1, Martin HARTL1
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno 61669, Czech Republic
Faculty of Science and Technology, Meijo University, Nagoya 468-8502, Japan
Kanefusa Corporation, Nagoya 480-0192, Japan
Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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Abstract

Hip joint replacements represent the most effective way of treatment for patients suffering from joint diseases. Despite the rapid improvement of implant materials over the last few decades, limited longevity associated with wear-related complications persists as the main drawback. Therefore, improved tribological performance is required in order to extend the service life of replacements. The effect of surface texturing of ultra- high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) acetabular cup was investigated in the present study. Unique tilling method was utilized for manufacturing the dimples with controlled diameter and depths on the contact surface of the cup. The experiments with four commercial femoral components and two model lubricants were realized. The main attention was paid to a coefficient of friction considering the differences between the original and the dimpled cups. Results showed remarkable lowering of friction, in general. Focusing on the simulated human synovial fluid, friction was reduced by 40% (alumina ceramic), 38.8% (zirconia toughened ceramic), 25.5% (metal), and 9.9% (oxinium). In addition, the dimples helped to keep the friction stable without fluctuations. To conclude, the paper brings a new insight into frictional behaviour of the hip replacements during running-in phase which is essential for overall implant lifespan. It is believed that proper surface texturing may rapidly improve the life quality of millions of patients and may lead to considerable financial savings.

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frictionhip joint replacementtexturingdimplelongevity

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Friction
Volume 8 Issue 6,
December 2020
Pages 1137-1152
DOI: 10.1007/s40544-019-0351-x
Cite this article:
NEČAS D, USAMI H, NIIMI T, et al. Running-in friction of hip joint replacements can be significantly reduced: The effect of surface-textured acetabular cup. Friction, 2020, 8(6): 1137-1152. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40544-019-0351-x

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Received: 13 August 2019
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