Publication detail

Advanced Machining of Joint Implant UHMWPE Inserts

PÍŠKA, M. URBANCOVÁ, K.

Original Title

Advanced Machining of Joint Implant UHMWPE Inserts

Type

journal article in Web of Science

Language

English

Original Abstract

The modern orthopaedic implants for applications in hips, knees, shoulders, and spines are composed of hard metal alloys or ceramics and a tribological sub-component that is made of soft materials, with good frictional properties—e.g., UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecule Weight Polyethylene). The UHMWPE implants need to be machined into their final shape after the polymerization and consolidation into a blank profile or near net shaped implant. Thus, machining is a crucial technology that can generate an accurate and precise shape of the implant that should comply with the joints’ function. However, the machining technology can affect the topography and integrity of the surface, transmitted stresses, and resistance to wear. Technology, cutting tools, and cutting conditions can have an impact on the physical and mechanical properties of the entire implant and its longevity. This paper shows an effective and competitive technology for acquiring high-quality insert shape, dimensions, and surface, needed especially for customized implants.

Keywords

machining; UHMWPE; implant; surface integrity; tribology

Authors

PÍŠKA, M.; URBANCOVÁ, K.

Released

1. 1. 2022

Publisher

MDPI

Location

Basil, Swizerland

ISBN

2075-1702

Periodical

Machines

Year of study

10

Number

11

State

Swiss Confederation

Pages from

1

Pages to

19

Pages count

19

URL

https://doi.org/10.3390/

Full text in the Digital Library

http://hdl.handle.net/11012/208733

BibTex

@article{BUT179800,
  author="Miroslav {Píška} and Kateřina {Urbancová}",
  title="Advanced Machining of Joint Implant UHMWPE Inserts",
  journal="Machines",
  year="2022",
  volume="10",
  number="11",
  pages="1--19",
  doi="10.3390/machines10111008",
  issn="2075-1702",
  url="https://doi.org/10.3390/"
}