UHMWPE Handbook (eBook)

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement

Steven M. Kurtz (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2004 | 1. Auflage
379 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-048146-3 (ISBN)

Infos

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 over 40 years. Although the use of this material is very succcessful, the lifetime of artificial joints is limited to approximately 10 years, after which the survivorship declines markedly.

Recently, the orthopedic industry has developed new processing techniques (radiation crosslinking), which are expected to dramatically reduce wear and improve the longevity of hip implants beyond 10 years.

A major emphasis of this book is to describe the properties of these new highly crosslinked UHMWPE materials and to review 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

---

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

Inhalt

front cover 1
copyright 5
table of contents 8
front matter 12
Contributors 12
Preface 14
body 18
1. A Primer on UHMWPE 18
2. From Ethylene Gas to UHMWPE Component: The Process of Producing Orthopedic Implants 30
3. Packaging and Sterilization of UHMWPE 54
4. The Origins of UHMWPE in Total Hip Arthroplasty 70
5. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Hip Replacements 88
6. Alternatives to Conventional UHMWPE for Hip Arthroplasty 110
7. The Origins and Adaptations of UHMWPE for Knee Replacements 140
8. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Knee Replacements 168
9. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in Shoulder Replacements 206
10. The Clinical Performance of UHMWPE in the Spine 236
11. Mechanisms of Crosslinking and Oxidative Degradation of UHMWPE 262
12. Characterization of Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE 280
13. Development and Application of the Small Punch Test to UHMWPE 304
14. Computer Modeling and Simulation of UHMWPE 326
15. Compendium of Highly Crosslinked and Thermally Treated UHMWPEs 354
Index 386

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.6.2004
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie ► Unfallchirurgie / Orthopädie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Orthopädie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Bauwesen
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Medizintechnik
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft
• ISBN-10: 0-08-048146-9 / 0080481469
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-048146-3 / 9780080481463