Total Hip Replacement (THR): Effect of Inclination and Anteversion Angle on the Performance of Epoxy-UHMWPE Acetabular Cup (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

This book highlights the critical challenges faced in total hip replacement (THR) procedures, particularly concerning the performance and longevity of acetabular components. Despite advancements in implant technology, issues such as improper orientation and material failure continue to result in complications, including dislocation and wear. Recognizing the need for more reliable solutions, this book explores the optimization of safe zone orientation and the development of composite materials, specifically focusing on metal-on-polymer (MoP) implants. By investigating these factors through numerical analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and experimental studies, the book seeks to enhance implant performance, reduce failure rates, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in THR surgeries.

Mr. Muhammad Faris bin Abd Manap is a lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)  Penang Branch, specializing in mechanical engineering. He holds a master’s degree from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Korea University. His research primarily focuses on the design and development of hip and knee implants, with an emphasis on finite element analysis (FEA), materials, and biomechanical engineering. He is mainly recognized for his contributions to advancing implant technology and his commitment to academic excellence.

Ir. Ts. Dr. Solehuddin Shuib is a professor of biomechanics at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, USA, a master’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, USA, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. His research interests are in biomechanical engineering and medical devices.

Dr. Ahmad Zafir Romli is an associate professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. He graduated with a PhD in Science from UiTM, specializing in the preparation and characterization of chicken feather/epoxy composites.  Dr. Zafir has held several key positions at UiTM, including program coordinator for polymer and bio-composites, and head of the Center of Polymer Composites Research and Technology. He has supervised numerous postgraduate students and published extensively in international journals and conference proceedings, contributing over 50 papers to the field.