Assessing the Surface Metrology of Orthopaedic Implants
Learn how to assess the quality of the materials used in orthopaedic implants and devices
Presented by Prof. Liam Blunt, Director of the Centre for Precision Technologies at the University of Huddersfield and Udo Volz, Application Scientist, Bruker (January 19, 2022)
PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:03:30] Surface Metrology for the Orthopaedic Applications - Measuring the Rough with the Smooth
[00:04:42] Why Measure Surfaces?
[00:11:38] Which Technique & Instrument Do We Use?
[00:17:50] Case Study 1: Hip Joint Stem Pseudo Fretting Wear
[00:21:29] Case Study 2: Corrosive Wear at the Stem Trunion
[00:26:10] Case Study 3: Bearing Surface Metrology and Wear Analysis
[00:35:22] Case Study 4: Additively Manufactured Surfaces
[00:37:14] Conclusions
[00:38:25] Q/A with Prof. Liam Blunt
[00:43:48] Live Demonstration ft. NPFLEX Optical Profilometer
[00:55:55] Q/A with Dr. Udo Volz & Prof. Liam Blunt Case Study 1: Hip Joint Stem Pseudo Fretting Wear