title: The technological edge.
abstract: Surface-engineered bearings for hip prostheses have been developed that produce fewer wear particles and extend the life of the prosthesis.
authors.affiliation: alan.hickman@quotec.co.uk
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hickman
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D012086:Reoperation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible