[Discussion on the lubrication mechanism of natural and artificial human joints].
The lubrication mechanism of natural and artificial human joints was discussed in this paper. The history of joint lubrication research was reviewed briefly. Some key problems in joint lubrication were addressed. The clinical use of results obtained in studies of joint lubrication mechanism was also discussed in the paper.
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Inst of Mech Eng, Tongji University, Shanghai 200331.
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D017276:Friction; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D007596:Joints / Q000502:physiology*; D008153:Lubrication