Fretting Corrosion and Modularity: A Critical Review of the Literature and Three Registries

John Cuckler

doi:10.1520/STP159120140122

SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 29 January 2016

STP159120140122

Fretting Corrosion and Modularity: A Critical Review of the Literature and Three Registries

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Fretting corrosion (mechanically assisted corrosion) is commonly found at retrieval analysis of Morse-type taper junctions in modular devices. The exact prevalence is difficult to precisely quantify, but it has been estimated to be present in 10 to 100 % of retrieval specimens, based on a literature review. The extent or severity of corrosion damage is variable and appears to be dependent on such factors as alloy composition of the fretting couple; physical factors, such as moment or lever arm, femoral head diameter, and time of implantation; and various design aspects of the taper.

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Cuckler, John, M.

Alabama Medical Consultants, Inc., Naples, FL, US

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Developed by Committee: F04

Pages: 34–44

DOI: 10.1520/STP159120140122

ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-7628-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-7627-0

Fretting Corrosion and Modularity: A Critical Review of the Literature and Three Registries

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