The UHMWPE Handbook

The UHMWPE Handbook
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 397
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ISBN-10 : 9780080481463
ISBN-13 : 0080481469
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Book Synopsis The UHMWPE Handbook by : Steven M. Kurtz

Download or read book The UHMWPE Handbook written by Steven M. Kurtz and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-06-26 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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