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
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A Primer on UHMWPE
  • From Ethylene Gas to UHMWPE Component: The Process of Producing Orthopedic Implants
  • Packaging and Sterilization of UHMWPE
  • The Origins of UHMWPE in Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Hip Replacements
  • Contemporary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Hard-on-Hard Bearings and Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE
  • Origins and Adaptations of UHMWPE for Knee Replacements
  • Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Knee Replacements
  • Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Shoulder Replacements
  • Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Elbow Replacements
  • Applications of UHMWPE in Total Ankle Replacements
  • Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in the Spine
  • Highly Crosslinked and Melted UHMWPE
  • Highly Crosslinked and Annealed UHMWPE
  • Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE Doped with Vitamin E
  • Vitamin E-Blended UHMWPE Biomaterials
  • Composite UHMWPE Biomaterials and Fibers
  • UHMWPE/ Hyaluronan Microcomposite Biomaterials
  • High Pressure Crystallized UHMWPEs
  • Compendium of Highly Crosslinked UHMWPEs
  • Mechanisms of Crosslinking, Oxidative Degradation and Stabilisation of UHMWPE
  • In Vivo Oxidation of UHMWPE
  • Pathophysiologic Reactions to UHMWPE Wear Particles
  • Characterization of Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE
  • Tribological Assessment of UHMWPE in the Hip
  • Tribological Assessment of UHMWPE in the Knee
  • Characterisation of UHMWPE Wear Particles
  • Clinical Surveillance of UHMWPE Using Radiographic Methods
  • ESR Insights into Macro Radicals in UHMWPE
  • Fatigue and Fracture of UHMWPE
  • Development and Application of the Notched Tensile Test to UHMWPE
  • Development and Application of the Small Punch Test to UHMWPE
  • Nano- and Micro-Indentation Testing of UHMWPE
  • MicroCT Analysis of Wear and Damage in UHMWPE
  • Computer Modeling and Simulation of UHMWPE.

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