SEM and chemical micro-analysis in a failed total knee prosthesis

Authors performed SEM and EDS analyses in a cemented removed knee prosthesis demonstrating the average values of mineral elements in the bone surrounding the prosthesis. The composition of the metallic prosthesis surface in different microareas was also studied.

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Published in:	Bollettino della Societa italiana di biologia sperimentale Vol. 68; no. 2; p. 91
Main Authors:	Mongiorgi, R, Moroni, A, Bertocchi, G, Maggi, G, Rollo, G, Gnudi, S, Ponziani, L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy 01-02-1992
Subjects:	Alloys - chemistry Bone Cements - chemistry Chromium - chemistry Cobalt - chemistry Durapatite Electron Probe Microanalysis Humans Hydroxyapatites - chemistry Knee Joint - chemistry Knee Joint - ultrastructure Knee Prosthesis Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Prosthesis Failure
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Summary:	Authors performed SEM and EDS analyses in a cemented removed knee prosthesis demonstrating the average values of mineral elements in the bone surrounding the prosthesis. The composition of the metallic prosthesis surface in different microareas was also studied.
ISSN:	0037-8771