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Author contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials Foreword Introduction Part I: Advances in total hip arthroplasty (THA) techniques and biomaterials 1. The history of total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 1.1 Human hip anatomy 1.2 Kinematics of the hip 1.3 Biomechanics of the hip 1.4 History of total hip arthroplasty 1.5 Indications for total hip arthroplasty 1.6 References 2. The history of biomaterials used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 2.1 The history of biomaterials used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) 2.2 Current THA materials and techniques 2.3 Polymers in THA 2.4 Metals in THA 2.5 Ceramics in THA 2.6 References 3. Historical techniques and designs in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Surgical approaches to total hip arthroplasty (THA) 3.3 Posterolateral surgical approach to THA 3.4 Anterolateral surgical approach to THA 3.5 Anterior surgical approach to THA 3.6 Success rate in post-op rehabilitation 3.7 Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) 3.8 References 4. Contemporary designs in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 4.1 Total hip arthroplasty (THA) 4.2 Hip joint diseases and fracture-related problems 4.3 Modern trends in hip joint prosthesis 4.4 Fixation methods 4.5 The femoral stem 4.6 The femoral head 4.7 The acetabular cup 4.8 Selecting prosthesis designs to suit individual patient needs 4.9 Possible complications, factors influencing durability and failures 4.10 Arthroplasty registers 4.11 Conclusions 4.12 References 5. Fixation techniques of total hip arthroplasty (THA) components Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Cemented techniques 5.3 Cementless techniques 5.4 Hybrid techniques 5.5 Selecting patient-specific techniques 5.6 Causes of implant failure 5.7 Conclusions 5.8 References 6. Recent developments and future trends in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Advances in biomaterials and prosthetic design 6.3 Hip resurfacing 6.4 Complications 6.5 Modern trends 6.6 Conclusions 6.6 References Part II: Tribological interactions of biomaterials for total hip arthroplasty (THA) 7. Tribological interactions of modern biomaterials used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 7.1 Friction and wear factors 7.2 Lubrication 7.3 Testing for wear in vivo and in vitro 7.4 Diagnosis and surveillance 7.5 Failure analysis 7.6 References 8. Tribological interactions of polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Biological reactions to orthopaedic implant degradation products of polyethylene 8.3 The effectiveness of lubrication on wear and friction of bearings 8.4 Bearing performances 8.5 References 9. Tribological interactions of metal in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Biological reactions to orthopaedic implant degradation products of metal 9.3 The effectiveness of lubrication on wear and friction of bearings 9.4 Bearing performances 9.5 References 10. Tribological interactions of ceramic bearings in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Biological reactions to orthopaedic implant degradation products of ceramic bearings 10.3 The effectiveness of lubrication on wear and friction of bearings 10.4 Bearing performances 10.5 References 11. Tribological interactions of hybrid hard bearings in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Biological reactions to orthopaedic implant degradation products of hybrid hard bearings 11.3 The effectiveness of lubrication on wear and friction of bearings 11.4 Bearing performances 11.5 References Index
