The UHMWPE handbook : ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in total joint replacement /

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This book describes the history and properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. UHMWPE is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities and spine. It has been used in hip replacements for...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kurtz, Steven M., 1968-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, �2004.
Temas:
Artificial joints.
Polyethylene > Therapeutic use.
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene > Therapeutic use.
Plastics in medicine.
Joints > surgery
Prostheses and Implants
Joint Prosthesis
Polyethylene > therapeutic use
Proth�eses articulaires.
Poly�ethyl�ene > Emploi en th�erapeutique.
Poly�ethyl�ene de tr�es haut poids mol�eculaire > Emploi en th�erapeutique.
Mati�eres plastiques en m�edecine.
MEDICAL > Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Artificial joints
Plastics in medicine
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I : UHMWPE Foundations
  • Primer on UHMWPE
  • Processing of UHMWPE
  • Sterilization and Packaging
  • Part II: UHMWPE in Orthopedics
  • The Origins
  • Clinical Performance in Hip Replacements
  • Alternative Bearings for Hip Joint Replacements
  • Highly Cross-inked UHMWPE for Knee Joint Replacement
  • Applications of UHMWPE in the Upper Extremity
  • Applications in the Spine
  • Clinical Performance of Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE
  • The Future of UHMWPE in Orthopedics.

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