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The application of titanium plasma-spray coatings to Ti-6Al-4V orthopedic implants results in a dramatic decrease in high-cycle fatigue performance. The better bonding of the plasma sprayed and heat-treated implants results in a lower high-cycle fatigue strength. Therefore, the use of plasma-spray textured coatings on implants must be considered with caution.
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Smith, T. The effect of plasma-sprayed coatings on the fatigue of titanium alloy implants. JOM 46, 54–56 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222560
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