Structure of Bone and Implant Materials
AimsBefore you startIntroductionStructure and composition of boneFormation and remodelling of boneMechanical properties of boneBone replacementAn introduction to hip replacementsSelecting implant materialsMaterials selection of femoral stem componentMaterials selection of femoral head and acetabular cup componentsSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
On completion of this TLP you should be able to:
- Understand the biological structure of bone
- Consider bone as an engineering material, its description as a composite and its mechanical properties
- Understand the requirement for hip replacements and the issues involved in selecting implant materials
- Select suitable materials for use in hip replacements