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

• Main Author: Kurtz, Steven M., 1968-
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, ©2009.
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Subjects: Artificial joints.; Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene.; Plastics in medicine.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9780124015067; 0124015069; 9780080884448; 008088444X; 9780123747211; 012374721X
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xix, 543 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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...