Potential of incorporated accelerometers for the in vivo assessment of hip stem loosening

G. Lowet; G. Van der Perre

doi:10.1117/12.184852

13 September 1994 Potential of incorporated accelerometers for the in vivo assessment of hip stem loosening

G. Lowet, G. Van der Perre

Proceedings Volume 2361, Second European Conference on Smart Structures and Materials; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184852
Event: Smart Structures and Materials: Second European Conference, 1994, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

The detection of prosthesis loosening in total hip replacement remains a problematic issue. Common techniques such as radiography and arthrography have not been shown to be very effective. Although originally developed for the assessment of fracture healing, vibration analysis was proposed as a method for the detection of loose prostheses [1,2]. In this paper, we will discuss the principles used in the vibration analysis in relation with the detection of loose prothesis and discuss the potential and limitations.

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G. Lowet and G. Van der Perre "Potential of incorporated accelerometers for the in vivo assessment of hip stem loosening", Proc. SPIE 2361, Second European Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, (13 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184852

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