Date of Award
Summer 1976
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Hirthe, W. M.
Second Advisor
Fournelle, Raymond
Third Advisor
Blumenthal, Robert
Abstract
The primary goal of this research was to develop some feeling for the feasibility of producing a ceramic metallic bond which would lend itself to the development of a Stainless Steel Hip Prosthesis which would be fixed in place by virtue of bone ingrowth into a porous ceramic stem. As is evidenced by the results, this step was somewhat large for the present stage of development of the Calcium Phosphate material and the results are not extremely promising for this type of application. Future research should be aimed at better characterization of this material with respect to biodegradability and implants where high stresses are not encountered.
Recommended Citation
Kubisch, Richard G., "Mechanical Properties of the Calcium Phosphate (Porous) - 316 LVM Stainless Steel Interface for Orthopedic Implant Considerations" (1976). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5035.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5035