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The UHMWPE Handbook
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement
- 379 pages
- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
The UHMWPE Handbook
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement
About this book
Recently, the orthopedic industry developed new processing techniques (radiation crosslinking), which are expected to dramatically reduce wear and improve the longevity of hip implants beyond 10 years.This book describes the history and properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints by describing its properties and reviewing the latest clinical results.* The most up-to-date information on the properties of UHMWPE* Endorsed by Ticona - the world's leading manufacturer of UHMWPE for medical use* An enormous 'installed base' of over 1.4 million procedures each year* UHMWPE has been used by orthopedists for over 40 years, yet its properties and performance in situ are still not well understood
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Yes, you can access The UHMWPE Handbook by Steven M. Kurtz in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Biomedical Science. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- front cover
- copyright
- table of contents
- front matter
- Contributors
- Preface
- body
- 1. A Primer on UHMWPE
- 2. From Ethylene Gas to UHMWPE Component: The Process of Producing Orthopedic Implants
- 3. Packaging and Sterilization of UHMWPE
- 4. The Origins of UHMWPE in Total Hip Arthroplasty
- 5. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Hip Replacements
- 6. Alternatives to Conventional UHMWPE for Hip Arthroplasty
- 7. The Origins and Adaptations of UHMWPE for Knee Replacements
- 8. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Knee Replacements
- 9. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Shoulder Replacements
- 10. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in the Spine
- 11. Mechanisms of Crosslinking and Oxidative Degradation of UHMWPE
- 12. Characterization of Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE
- 13. Development and Application of the Small Punch Test to UHMWPE
- 14. Computer Modeling and Simulation of UHMWPE
- 15. Compendium of Highly Crosslinked and Thermally Treated UHMWPEs
- Index