CLEVELAND -- Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Exponent, a leading engineering and science-consulting firm in Philadelphia, are working to improve the wear and performance of ...

Artificial joints may someday use tiny carbon tubes and filaments aligned to mimic collagen fibers and natural ceramic crystals in real bones. Researchers at Purdue University found that bone cells ...

A flexible ceramic has properties similar to metal. It's tougher than the latter, but you can flex it like no other. A new study from a group of Chinese scientists suggests that it can revolutionize a ...

Tribological analysis of artificial hip joints encompasses detailed investigations into the mechanisms of friction, wear, and lubrication that govern the performance and longevity of hip prostheses.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Artificial knees may, one day soon, not be artificial at all — at least if researchers from Case Western Reserve University meet their goals. The university is embarking on an ...

Total shoulder arthroplasty is a procedure that replaces the shoulder with an artificial joint. The surgeon removes the ball of the shoulder and places a metal stem that goes into the arm bone, or ...

Artificial finger joints are becoming more common, and typically take the form of either silicone or standard implants. According to Fraunhofer, however, the silicone implants often come loose from ...

As countless Americans — and maybe even you — know, arthritis can make every step a pain. Over the years, wear and tear on ankle, knee and hip joints can eventually make it difficult to walk, climb ...

It may not be a lead foot, but a metal ankle replacement could attract the attention of authorities, a local doctor found. Foot and ankle implants can set off the improved metal detectors produced ...