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Advances in the processing, sterilization, and crosslinking of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for total joint arthroplasty.
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A four-part comprehensive review of technological advancements in the processing, manufacture, sterilization, and crosslinking of UHMWPE for total joint replacements and the development and properties of crosslinked UH MWPE, a promising alternate biomaterial for total Joint replacements are reviewed.About:
This article is published in Biomaterials.The article was published on 1999-09-01. It has received 822 citations till now.read more
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PEEK Biomaterials in Trauma, Orthopedic, and Spinal Implants
Steven M. Kurtz,John N. Devine +1 more
TL;DR: The extensive polymer science literature as it relates to structure, mechanical properties, and chemical resistance of PAEK biomaterials is synthesized to more readily appreciate why this family of polymers will be inherently strong, inert, and biocompatible.
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Surface grafting of artificial joints with a biocompatible polymer for preventing periprosthetic osteolysis
Toru Moro,Yoshio Takatori,Kazuhiko Ishihara,Tomohiro Konno,Yorinobu Takigawa,Tomiharu Matsushita,Ung Li Chung,Kozo Nakamura,Hiroshi Kawaguchi +8 more
TL;DR: This approach will make a major improvement in artificial joints by preventing periprosthetic osteolysis and being biologically inert by culture systems with respect to phagocytosis and resorptive cytokine secretion by macrophages.
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Bioinert, biodegradable and injectable polymeric matrix composites for hard tissue replacement: state of the art and recent developments
TL;DR: In this paper, the use of different types of polymeric matrix composites in hard tissue replacement applications is examined.The review presents the actual state of the art in the fields of bioinert composites for permanent applications, biodegradable matrix composite for temporary applications and the emerging area of injectable composites.
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History and Systematic Review of Wear and Osteolysis Outcomes for First-generation Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene
TL;DR: HXLPE liner studies consistently report lower femoral head penetration and an 87% lower risk of osteolysis, compared with conventional liners, which is not established for large-diameter metallic femoral heads or ceramic Femoral heads of any size.
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Ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices: a review
TL;DR: It is concluded that EO sterilization remains a promising field to explore and develop and one huge challenge is related with the development of mathematical models to integrate lethality to allow a continuous increase of process flexibility, without compromising its safety.
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TL;DR: The various surgical procedures in common use for the treatment of the osteoarthritic hip are briefly reviewed and compared with the operation of replacement of both the acetabulum and head of the femur by a metal prosthesis, that is, a complete artificial hip joint.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a tensile testing method is described in which the samples are tested atconstant local true strain rate, and it is concluded that the positive curvature of the log σ flow curve is responsible for the stabilization of flow localization associated with cold drawing.