The UHMWPE Handbook
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The UHMWPE Handbook

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement

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The UHMWPE Handbook

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement

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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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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2004
ISBN
9780080481463
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Biomedical Science
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. front cover
  2. copyright
  3. table of contents
  4. front matter
  5. Contributors
  6. Preface
  7. body
  8. 1. A Primer on UHMWPE
  9. 2. From Ethylene Gas to UHMWPE Component: The Process of Producing Orthopedic Implants
  10. 3. Packaging and Sterilization of UHMWPE
  11. 4. The Origins of UHMWPE in Total Hip Arthroplasty
  12. 5. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Hip Replacements
  13. 6. Alternatives to Conventional UHMWPE for Hip Arthroplasty
  14. 7. The Origins and Adaptations of UHMWPE for Knee Replacements
  15. 8. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Knee Replacements
  16. 9. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Shoulder Replacements
  17. 10. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in the Spine
  18. 11. Mechanisms of Crosslinking and Oxidative Degradation of UHMWPE
  19. 12. Characterization of Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE
  20. 13. Development and Application of the Small Punch Test to UHMWPE
  21. 14. Computer Modeling and Simulation of UHMWPE
  22. 15. Compendium of Highly Crosslinked and Thermally Treated UHMWPEs
  23. Index