Factors in the mechanical failure of the femoral component in total hip prosthesis. Report of six fatigue fractures of the femoral stem and results of experimental loading tests.
D000179:Acrylates; D000497:Alloys; D001178:Arthroplasty; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000592:standards*; D008670:Metals; D008722:Methods; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013997:Time Factors
D000179:Acrylates; D000497:Alloys; D008670:Metals