...Ratnadurai Dhakshyani; Yusoff Nukman; Abu Osman Noor Azuan Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of fused deposition modelling (FDM) models and finite element analysis (FEA) related to dysplastic hip orthopaedic surgery. Design/methodology/approach The study involved the use...

... and high imprecision of the EDM manufactured RHA endoprosthesis components. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Orthopaedics Resurfacing hip arthroplasty endoprosthesis Advanced manufacturing technologies (SLM) So far, mass‐produced orthopaedic endoosseous implants (e.g. hip...

...). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Lasers Foams Mouldability Polymers Thermoplasticity Orthopaedics The purpose of this research was to determine the most‐practical means of transforming computer‐aided design (CAD) models of custom clubfoot pedorthoses into functional...

... freeform structures for several applications including craniofacial reconstruction and orthopaedic spacers. It also aims to examine the effects of different fabrication conditions on porosity and mechanical properties of PMMA samples. Design/methodology/approach The building parameters and procedures...

... orthopedic implants with suitable pore architecture and matched mechanical properties. Design/methodology/approach Ti6Al4V implants with controlled porosity are produced using an electron beam melting machine. A scanning electron microscope is utilized to examine the macro‐pore structures of the Ti6Al4V...