The UHMWPE Handbook : Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement by Steven M. Kurtz (2004, Hardcover)

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Recently, the orthopedic industry developed new processing techniques (radiation crosslinking), which are expected to dramatically reduce wear and improve the longevity of hip implants beyond 10 years.This book describes the history and properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints by describing its properties and reviewing the latest clinical results.* The most up-to-date information on the properties of UHMWPE* Endorsed by Ticona - the world's leading manufacturer of UHMWPE for medical use* An enormous 'installed base' of over 1.4 million procedures each year* UHMWPE has been used by orthopedists for over 40 years, yet its properties and performance in situ are still not well understood

• The Uhmwpe Handbook: Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene In Total Joint Replacement available on November 27 2016 from VitalSource for itemprop="offers" target="_external" title="" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Offer">76.95
  
• ISBN bar code 9780124298514 ξ1 registered March 31 2017
  
• ISBN bar code 9780124298514 ξ2 registered April 26 2016
  
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^ Steven M. KurtzThe UHMWPE Handbook : Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement by Steven M. Kurtz (2004, Hardcover) ISBN 9780124298514 (revised Apr 2017)
^ The Uhmwpe Handbook: Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene In Total Joint Replacement VitalSource. ISBN 9780124298514 (revised Nov 2016)