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The use of a compliant material to form the articulating surfaces of a replacement joint has been shown to encourage fluid film lubrication in the joint in conditions of cyclic loading and continuous joint motion. When the joint is heavily loaded with little or no movement, however, joints consisting of a metal component articulating on a compliant layer have been shown to give high friction. This...