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Mechanical characterization of anti-infectious, anti-allergic, and bioactive coatings on orthopedic implant surfaces

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In total joint replacement much effort has been made to reduce implant loosening. We investigated different implant coatings (copper integrated titanium dioxide (TiO2–Cu), titanium nitride (TiN), plasma polymerized allylamine (PPAAm), and calcium phosphate (CaP)) regarding the adhesion strength and wear resistance. Standardized scratch and adhesive tests were applied. Abrasive wear was measured with artificial bone and bone cement using a special testing machine. All tested coatings have higher bonding strengths than the 22 N/mm2 required for medical implant surface coatings by ASTM standard 4711-F. Using bone cement, wear testing revealed higher wear rates in most cases. Polished surfaces reduce the amount of wear, whereas rough surfaces highly increase the wear rate due to three-body wear, especially ceramic surfaces. In general, the application of bone cement in conjunction with modified implant surfaces can lead to an increase in wear rate.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rostock, Doberaner Str. 142, Rostock, 18057, Germany

    Andreas Fritsche, Maximilian Haenle, Carmen Zietz, Wolfram Mittelmeier & Rainer Bader

  2. DOT GmbH, Rostock, Germany

    Hans-Georg Neumann

  3. Friedrich-Baur-Research Institute for Biomaterials, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany

    Frank Heidenau

  4. Leibnitz-Institute of Plasma Research and Technology, Greifswald, Germany

    Birgit Finke

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Fritsche, A., Haenle, M., Zietz, C. et al. Mechanical characterization of anti-infectious, anti-allergic, and bioactive coatings on orthopedic implant surfaces. J Mater Sci 44, 5544–5551 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-009-3776-1

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