Research Report 3: Are Synovial Joints Squeeze-Film Lubricated?
- 1 June 1966
- journal article
- other
- Published by SAGE Publications in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Conference Proceedings
- Vol. 181 (10) , 125-128
- https://doi.org/10.1243/pime_conf_1966_181_215_02
Abstract
A simple analysis of squeeze films between compliant surfaces is presented and supported experimentally. Application of this analysis to synovial joints strongly indicates that a squeeze film of synovial fluid is readily maintained; further, the film appears to be hydrodynamically replenished through entrainment of fluid when the joint is moved. Joint failures due to ageing or injury and the failure of prostheses are rationalizable in terms of reduced film thickness and increased stress resulting from reduction of conformity and compliance of joint surfaces.Keywords
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