Research Article

Finite Element Modelling of Shock-Induced Damages on Ceramic Hip Prostheses

Table 2

Studied parameters: materials, force, microseparation, and inclination.

ParameterMaterialForceMicroseparation (mm)Inclination

ForceZirconia2–9 kN1.345°
MicroseparationZirconia9 kN0, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.6, 1.945°
InclinationZirconia9 kN1.330°, 45°, 60°
Materialzirconia alumina9 kN1.345°