1. A portable induction heating system for implanted prosthesis disinfection.
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Álvarez-Gariburo, Ignacio, García-Galán, Enrique Cordero, Plaza, Marina Medel, Barrena, Enrique Gómez, Esteban, Jaime, Sarnago, Héctor, Acero, Jesús, Burdío, José Miguel, and Lucia, Óscar
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HEATING ,INDUCTION heating ,ARTIFICIAL hip joints ,ALLOYS ,PROSTHETICS ,ARTIFICIAL knees - Abstract
Prosthetic implants, such as knee or hip prostheses, have significantly improved the wellbeing of citizens with articulation problems. However, there are still significant challenges in these procedures, being recurring infections one of the most challenging. In this context, hyperthermia has been studied as an effective alternative to antibiotics for biofilm eradication. Among the different heating alternatives, induction heating arises as the idoneous for this application due to its contactless nature and the metallic alloys used in prosthesis. This paper details the design of a portable induction heating system for implanted prosthesis disinfection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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