UHMWPE biomaterials handbook: ultra high molecular weight polyethylene in total joint replacement and medical devices

This book describes the science, development, properties and application of of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. This material is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities, and spine. Sinc...

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Other Authors: Kurtz, Steven M. 1968- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Boston Elsevier/Academic Press [2009]
Edition:Second edition
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Summary:This book describes the science, development, properties and application of of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. This material is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities, and spine. Since the publication of the 1st edition there have been major advances in the development and clinical adoption of highly crosslinked UHMWPE for hip and knee replacement. There has also been a major international effort to introduce Vitamin E stabilized UHMWPE for patients. The accumulated knowledge on these two classes of materials are a key feature of the 2nd edition, along with an additional 19 additional chapters providing coverage of the key engineering aspects (biomechanical and materials science) and clinical/biological performance of UHMWPE, providing a more complete reference for industrial and academic materials specialists, and for surgeons and clinicians who require an understanding of the biomaterials properties of UHMWPE to work successfully on patient applications
Item Description:Previous edition: published as The UHMWPE handbook. 2004
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xix, 543 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9780080884448
008088444X

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