Synovial joint lubrication: <>in spite of the massive loads generated in them, synovial joints are efficient bearings with very low friction. The coefficient of friction of a synovial joint is around 0.02. This compares to 0.03 for ice sliding on ice. A coefficient of friction of 0.01 means that a load of 100 lb could be made to slide by applying a force of 1lb. Joint lubrication is the key to reduced friction. So, it is helpful to understand them in order to better understand and treat joint wear. It is still unclear how lubrication works, but there are many theories, based on man-made ball-bearings. What is clear is that no single mechanism is responsible and different modes of lubrication work at different stages of joint function. Please log in to view the content of this page.If you are having problems logging in, please refer to the login help page.
