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UHMWPE Biomaterials Handbook - Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement and Medical Devices (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition) Loot Price: R3,346
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UHMWPE Biomaterials Handbook - Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement and Medical Devices (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

Steven M Kurtz

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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.
Since the publication of the 1st edition there have been major advances in the development and clinical adoption of highly crosslinked UHMWPE for hip and knee replacement. There has also been a major international effort to introduce Vitamin E stabilized UHMWPE for patients. The accumulated knowledge on these two classes of materials are a key feature of the 2nd edition, along with an additiona 19 additional chapters providing coverage of the key engineering aspects (biomechanical and materials science) and clinical/biological performance of UHMWPE, providing a more complete reference for industrial and acedemic materials specialists, and for surgeons and clinicians who require an understanding of the biomaterials propeties of UHMWPE to work successfully on patient applications.
- The UHMWPE Handbook is the comprehensive reference for professionals, researchers, and clinicians working with biomaterials technologies for joint replacement.
- New to this edition: 19 new chapters keep readers up to date with this fast moving topic, including a new section on UHMWPE biomaterials; highly crosslinked UHMWPE for hip and knee replacement; Vitamin E stabilized UHMWPE for patients; clinical performance, tribology an biologic interaction of UHMWPE.
- State-of-the-art coverage of UHMWPE technology, orthopedic applications, biomaterial characterisation and engineering aspects from recognisedleaders in the field.

General

Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of origin: United States
Release date: June 2009
First published: June 2009
Authors: Steven M Kurtz
Dimensions: 276 x 216 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 568
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-374721-1
Categories: Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Biomedical engineering > General
LSN: 0-12-374721-X
Barcode: 9780123747211

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