SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 2006
STP40892S

Differences of the Mechanical Setup of Hip Simulators and Their Consequences on the Outcome of Hip Wear Testing

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The search for improved wear resistant materials for hip endoprostheses has lead to an international standard for wear testing of total hip joint prosthesis (ISO 14242). The displacement and load curves in this standard are derived from clinical gait analysis. However the standard leaves the interpretation of its displacement curves open since no coordinate system is defined in the document. By reviewing the development of the standard, the apparent coordinate system is identified and its application from both, an anatomical point of view and a technical perspective for designing hip simulators is explained. The study examines the coordinate transformations necessary for using common gait analysis data with the standard. On the basis of these transformations, the relative movements of the articulating surfaces are compared with existing hip simulators, the situation in vivo and the guidelines of the ISO standard. Thus possible consequences on the outcome of hip wear testing are discussed.

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Reinisch, G
Biomechanische Forschungs-Gesellschaft m.b.H., Vienna, Austria
Schoerg, J
Otto Bock, Healthcare Products GmbH, Vienna, Austria
Leder, E
Biomechanische Forschungs-Gesellschaft m.b.H., Vienna, Austria
Judmann, KP
Institute for Computer Technology, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
Plitz, W
Labor für Biomechanik und Experimentelle Orthopaedie, Munich, Germany
Franek, F
Institute of Sensor and Actuator Systems, Microsystems Technology, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
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Developed by Committee: F04
Pages: 115–129
DOI: 10.1520/STP40892S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5697-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-3415-7