Numerical analysis of stress and strain occuring in the contact area of ceramic head - ceramic cup in the hip endoprostheses

The paper presents the results of numerical analysis of the system “ceramic head - ceramic cup” in the hip joint endoprosthesis. Applying the Al2O3 ceramics in this kind of solutions, apart from all values of this material, can lead to grinding, if a high load is used. The analysis was run on the ADINA system. The geometrical model was elaborated on real measurements of the elements of endoprosthesis and also on the results provided by the producer.