Tribology in hip arthroplasty

Accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England*

Tribology is the study of friction, wear and lubrication, and design of bearings. Articulating components should minimise the generation of wear particles in order to optimize long-term survival of the prosthesis. This module aims at providing a good understanding of the principle of tribology in total joint arthroplasty and how bearing choice can influence success and improve patient outcomes.

Contributors:

• Prof Moussa Hamadouche, France
• Prof Thomas Heyse, Germany
• Dr Ran Schwarzkopf,  United States of America
• Dr Edwin Su, United States of America
• Dr Catherine Van der Straeten, Belgium