Open AccessTribology of medical devices
Author(s) -
Jin Zhang,
Jing Zheng,
W. Li,
Zhongrong Zhou
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
biosurface and biotribology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.497
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2405-4518
DOI - 10.1016/j.bsbt.2016.12.001
Subject(s) - tribology , biomedical engineering , dentistry , materials science , engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering
Importance of tribology in a number of medical devices and surgical instruments is reviewed, including artificial joints, artificial teeth, dental implants and orthodontic appliances, cardiovascular devices, contact lenses, artificial limbs and surgical instruments. The current focus and future developments of these medical devices are highlighted from a tribological point of view, together with the underlying mechanisms