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Thompson, David S. School of Mechanical Engineering 2007 http://hdl.handle.net/2440/61974 This study focused on the development of a numerical optimisation technique with the aim to decrease implant stress shielding which in turn could increase Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) service life and reduce patient discomfort by employing a distributed stiffness along implant length. Research found that through distributing stiffness along THA stem length, significant reductions in stress shielding can be achieved without exceeding maximum allowable stresses with the cement, possibly extending life in comparison to homogeneous THA stems. Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, School of Mechanical Engineering, 2007 biomedical materials; implants; hip replacement; arthroplasty Numerical optimisation of biomedical implant characteristics for increased service life. Thesis This electronic version is made publicly available by the University of Adelaide in accordance with its open access policy for student theses. Copyright in this thesis remains with the author. This thesis may incorporate third party material which has been used by the author pursuant to Fair Dealing exception. If you are the author of this thesis and do not wish it to be made publicly available or If you are the owner of any included third party copyright material you wish to be removed from this electronic version, please complete the take down form located at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/legalsopen.access