DoITPoMS - TLP Library Structure of bone and implant materials

Structure of bone and implant materials

This teaching and learning package (TLP) describes the structure of bone from the macro-scale to the micro-scale and considers its description as a biological composite. The structure of hip replacements is described and common implant materials are discussed in relation to the mechanical properties of bone.

	Aims Before you start Introduction Structure and composition of bone Formation and remodelling of bone Mechanical properties of bone Bone replacement An introduction to hip replacements Selecting implant materials Materials selection of femoral stem component Materials selection of femoral head and acetabular cup components Summary Questions Going further

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First created: October 2006. Last updated: February 2008 and August 2011