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Influence of articular geometry on prosthetic wrist stability
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Influence of articular geometry on prosthetic wrist stability

N M Grosland, R D Rogge and B D Adams
Clinical orthopaedics and related research, Vol.421(421), pp.134-142
04/2004
DOI: 10.1097/01.blo.0000126304.79828.2c
PMID: 15123938

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Abstract

Ellipsoid and toroid-shaped articulations for total wrist prostheses were evaluated using computer modeling and laboratory experiments. An ellipsoidal design was found to accommodate greater width of the concave proximal component, resulting in better capture and prosthetic stability than a toroid shape. An ellipsoid articulation also provides greater contact area through the available arc of motion. An ellipsoidal articulation is a reasonable design for total wrist arthroplasty.
Computer Simulation Equipment Failure Analysis Finite Element Analysis Humans Joint Instability - prevention & control Joint Prosthesis Models, Biological Prosthesis Design Range of Motion, Articular - physiology Wrist Joint - pathology Wrist Joint - physiopathology

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