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Impact of joint implant surface structure on friction behaviour
Kučera, Ondřej ; Nečas, David (referee) ; Ranuša, Matúš (advisor)
In osteoarthritis of small joints, the use of total endoprosthesis is currently being developed to ensure physiological movement, but it provides only a limited-service life. The use of microstructures on the implant surface may improve tribological properties, but this issue is not described enough. Thus, this work addresses the impact of microstructures on friction coefficient, lubricant thickness in the contact area, wear, as well as surface topography and geometry of the structures. Furthermore, the influence of DLyte electrochemical machining on the change of microstructures geometry and tribological properties is investigated. Measurements were performed using a reciprocal tribometer, interferometry and optical profilometry. The textured samples achieved an increase in both friction coefficient and lubricant thickness in the contact area. Furthermore, a correlation between the height of the texture edges and the measured lubricant thickness was demonstrated. DLyte significantly reduces these edges, also reducing wear, however, it degrades the surface of the CoCrMo samples. Implant texturing can lead to reduced wear, prolonged life, and thus improved quality of life for many patients. Texturing of Ti6Al4V alloy in combination with DLyte shows great potential.
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