Research Letter

Biomimetic Composite-Metal Hip Resurfacing Implant

Table 1

Mechanical properties of the bone-implant system.

MaterialModulus of elasticity (GPa)Shear modulus (GPa)Poisson’s ratio

CF/PA12Ex=15.43. .3
Ey=15.43.5.3
Ez=3.53.2.3

PMMAE=2..3

Cortical boneE=16.7.3

Cancellous boneE=.206.3