Friction, a “cupid” in implant and host bone relationship
Introduction Welcome to the fascinating world of Biotribology, an emerging field exploring friction, wear and lubrication in biological environments, particularly in the context of biocompatible interactions with implantable devices. This article highlighted into the unique role of tribology in the...
Tribology of Cardiac Implants
Introduction According to American Heart Association’s 2017 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, nearly 801,000 deaths in the US had cardiovascular disease as the underlying cause of death. That’s about 1 of every 3 deaths in the US [1]. Cardiovascular...
