UHMWPE Biomaterials for Joint Implants Structures, Properties and Clinical Performance /

This book presents a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of the latest progresses in UHMWPE biomaterials, which has been critical for the performance and longevity of joint implants. Oriented by clinical challenges to UHMWPE-based joint implants, it introduces the processing, crosslinking, struct...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Fu, Jun (Editor), Jin, Zhong-Min (Editor), Wang, Jin-Wu (Editor)
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : 2019.
Imprint: Springer,
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Series:Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering, 13
Subjects:
Biomaterials.
Biomedical engineering.
Polymers.
Coatings.
Tribology.
Corrosion and anti-corrosives.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
Corrosion.
Online Access:Full-text access
Table of Contents:
  • Clinical Applications of UHMWPE
  • Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE
  • Oxidation Mechanisms of UHMWPE
  • Stablization of Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE
  • Natural Polyphnol Stabilized Highly Crosslinked
  • High Temperature Melted, Crosslinked, and Stabilized UHMWPE
  • Effect of Biomolecules on Wear and Oxidation of UHMWPE Components
  • Drug-loaded UHMWPE to Inhibit Wear Particle-induced Osteolysis-Processing, Characterizing and Biological Evaluation
  • Biomechanics in Artificial Joints
  • Tribology in Artificial Joints
  • Perspective of Next Generation Polymer Materials for Joint Implants.

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