Synonyms
Articulating joint; Coated implant failure; Coatings in corrosive media; Coatings in vivo; Coatings for artificial joint; Coatings for biomedical systems; DLC coatings in vivo; Hard coatings for artificial joints; Hard coatings on implants; Implant failure; In vivo delamination; In vivo wear; Interface corrosion; Joint lubrication; Joint wear; Protective coating; Thin coating film for biomedical applications
Definition
This entry restricts itself to coatings used in tribological medical implants – articulating surfaces in hip, shoulder, ankle, spine, finger, and other joints in the body.
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Introduction
Hard protective coatings such as TiN, TiAlN, DLC (diamond-like carbon), TiC, and CrN are performing extremely well in many technical applications such as on drills, milling cutters, forming tools, valve trains, gears, wrist pins, bearings, and knife edges. In these applications coated parts show low friction, low wear, and an extended lifetime. Coated tools...
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Hauert, R., Falub, C.V., Thorwarth, G., Müller, U., Voisard, C. (2013). Coatings for Biomedical Applications. In: Wang, Q.J., Chung, YW. (eds) Encyclopedia of Tribology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92897-5_715
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