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At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, in 1964, the first titanium-containing bone and joint replacement was inserted. By now over 250 titanium-containing endoprostheses of various kinds have been inserted. In 1972 Ti318 (Ti-6 wt% Al-4wt% V) was introduced and this alloy replaced the previously used commercially pure titanium. Over 200 Ti318 total hip replacements have been inserted, as have a variety of other titanium devices. This article is concerned with the fracture of these components in the body. The cause of fracture is discussed and the importance of good design and good surface finish is emphasized. The incidence of fracture is determined and on preliminary evidence Ti318 is found to be at least as satisfactory as other presently used implant alloys.
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Dobbs, H.S. Fracture of titanium orthopaedic implants. J Mater Sci 17, 2398–2404 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00543750
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