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Joint simulators have been used in evaluating the wear resistance of joint implants, reproducing a clinical scenario, or exploring extreme testing condition. This chapter will review the type of joint simulators available and how they have been used in various applications. The achievement and limitations of such simulation will be discussed.
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Liao, P. (2018). Wear Simulation Testing for Joint Implants. In: Li, B., Webster, T. (eds) Orthopedic Biomaterials . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89542-0_6
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