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

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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kurtz, Steven M., 1968-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, ©2009.
Edición:2nd ed.
Temas:
Artificial joints.
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene.
Plastics in medicine.
Joints > surgery
Prostheses and Implants
Joint Prosthesis
Polyethylenes
Polyethylene > therapeutic use
Arthroplasty, Replacement > instrumentation
Prothèses articulaires.
Polyéthylène de très haut poids moléculaire.
Matières plastiques en médecine.
polyethylene.
MEDICAL > Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
MEDICAL > Surgery > General.
Artificial joints
Plastics in medicine
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
Proteser.
Internet Resources.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Notas:Previous edition: published as The UHMWPE handbook. 2004.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xix, 543 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780124015067
0124015069
9780080884448
008088444X

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