title: Axisymmetric mechanical analysis of ceramic heads for total hip replacement.
abstract: An axisymmetric, mechanical analysis of conical press-fit ceramic heads is performed. The head strength and its fracture modes are assessed experimentally. The stress field is examined by finite element, strain gauge and photoelastic methods. An alternative head design, characterized by a cylindrical engagement with the stem, is analysed with the same techniques and its merits are explored.
authors: Faculty of Engineering, University of Modena, Italy.
authors: A O
authors: AO
authors: Andrisano
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Dragoni
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Strozzi
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002516:Ceramics; D004548:Elasticity; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials