2 papers
physics.bio-ph2005
Contamination by metallic elements released from joint prostheses
E. Chassot, J. L. Irigaray, S. Terver +1
When a metallic implant is in contact with human tissues, the organism reacts and a corrosion process starts. Consequently, we might observe liberation of metallic debris and wear.…
physics.bio-ph2004
Atomic transfers between implanted bioceramics and tissues in orthopaedics surgery
J. L. Irigaray, E. Chassot, G. Guibert +1
We study transfers of ions and debris from bioceramics implanted in bone sites. A contamination of surrounding tissues may play a major role in aseptic loosening of the implant. Fo…