US Metallography of Alloy Biomaterial Hip and Knee Implants

Learn the latest metallographic methods of preparing the acetabular cup and its surface treatments.

Hip and knee replacement surgery replaces a worn-out or damaged hip joint with an artificial joint, restoring function and reducing pain for the patient. The artificial joint is meant to last for many years, so materials engineers must choose a material that can withstand for the harsh conditions of the body and mechanical forces of daily use. In some components, surface treatments and coatings are used to achieve osteointegration between implant and bone.

This webinar will cover:

• Brief discussion of hip and knee replacement
• Metallography of the femoral head and stem
• Metallography of the acetabular cup and its surface treatments
• Metallography of the metal-alloy knee replacement