An experimental set up to investigate non-invasive detection of hip prosthesis loosening [Elektronische Ressource] / von Ayman Eshra

AN EXPERIMENTAL SET UP TO INVESTIGATE NON-INVASIVE DETECTION OF HIP PROSTHESIS LOOSENING Von dem Fachbereich Maschinenbau der Universität Hannover zur Erlangung des akademischen Grades Doktor-Ingenieur genehmigte Dissertation von M. Sc. Eng. Ayman Eshra geboren am 04.07.1967, in Demmiette/ Ägypten 2004 Referent: Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. Reithmeier Korreferent: g. C. Hartung Vorsitz der Prüfungskommission: Prof. Dr.-Ing. H. Louis Tag der Promotion: 15.12.2004 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my gratitude to the following individuals who have in one way or another contributed to the completion of this thesis: Firstly and foremost to my supervisor Prof. Dr.-Ing E. Reithmeier for his help, guidance, support and patience. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Prof. Dr.–Ing. C. Hartung at institute of biomedical engineering and technology transfer in Hanover medical high school (MHH). I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to Prof. Dr.–Ing. H. Louis at institute of material science. I would also like to thank Mr. M. Klose and Dip.–Ing. (FH) W. Geir for their contributions, especially for manufacturing the thigh model and the setup of the experiments. I am also indebted to my colleagues in the institute for measurements and control for their help, advice, friendly and helpful atmosphere.