CORR Insights®: Does Surface Topography Play a Role in Taper Damage in Head-neck Modular Junctions?

Fernández-Fairén, Mariano

doi:10.1007/s11999-016-4973-2

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“…The Morse taper interface of the head–trunnion junction which is highly loaded by physical activities in the presence of a corrosive environment (body fluid) ends up with some metallic ions/debris released from the interface, which consequently causes regional inflammation, metallosis, and adverse local tissue reactions (ALTRs) [ 4 , 5 , 7 ]. The severity of this damage depends on various factors such as the taper angle mismatch [ 12 , 13 , 14 ], geometrical dimensions [ 15 , 16 ], surface topography [ 17 , 18 ], the type, direction, and magnitude of the applied loads [ 19 , 20 ], and the assembly force and/or procedure [ 21 , 22 , 23 ]. The current understanding recommends a well-engaged interlock as one possible solution for minimizing the damage at the junction interface [ 4 , 13 , 14 , 24 ].…”

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An Overview of the Stability and Fretting Corrosion of Microgrooved Necks in the Taper Junction of Hip Implants

et al. 2022

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Fretting corrosion at the head–neck interface of modular hip implants, scientifically termed trunnionosis/taperosis, may cause regional inflammation, metallosis, and adverse local tissue reactions. The severity of such a deleterious process depends on various design parameters. In this review, the influence of surface topography (in some cases, called microgrooves/ridges) on the overall performance of the microgrooved head–neck junctions is investigated. The methodologies together with the assumptions and simplifications, as well as the findings from both the experimental observations (retrieval and in vitro) and the numerical approaches used in previous studies, are presented and discussed. The performance of the microgrooved junctions is compared to those with a smooth surface finish in two main categories: stability and integrity; wear, corrosion, and material loss. Existing contradictions and disagreements among the reported results are reported and discussed in order to present a comprehensive picture of the microgrooved junctions. The current research needs and possible future research directions on the microgrooved junctions are also identified and presented.

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