microEDXRF Imaging of Orthopedic Coatings

Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. An orthopedic coating is used on implants to help improve the functionality of an implant. Usually, the coatings can help define the geometry and the mechanical strength of an implant. microEDXRF is an important characterization tool for implant coatings. Find out more about how ATLAS micro-XRF can help your QC/QA compliance …