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Quantitative Analysis Of Retrieved Glenoid Liners, Katelyn Childs, Lynn Crosby, Tarun Goswami
Quantitative Analysis Of Retrieved Glenoid Liners, Katelyn Childs, Lynn Crosby, Tarun Goswami
Biomedical, Industrial & Human Factors Engineering Faculty Publications
Revision of orthopedic surgeries is often expensive and involves higher risk from complications. Since most total joint replacement devices use a polyethylene bearing, which serves as a weak link, the assessment of damage to the liner due to in vivo exposure is very important. The failures often are due to excessive polyethylene wear. The glenoid liners are complex and hemispherical in shape and present challenges while assessing the damage. Therefore, the study on the analysis of glenoid liners retrieved from revision surgery may lend insight into common wear patterns and improve future product designs. The purpose of this pilot study …