The UHMWPE Handbook: Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement [Hardcover]

Steven M. Kurtz Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0124298516 | ISBN-13: 978-0124298514 | Edition: 1

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

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The UHMWPE Handbook is a comprehensive yet concise presentation of the important role that polyethylene has played and continues to play in the treatment armamentarium of the orthopaedic surgeon.the subject matter gives the reader an excellent overview of the field that will stimulate further reading and research. Portions of this book will be of great interest to orthopaedic residents and surgeons, providing them with a basic framework to understand the performance of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in a variety of clinical settings, including arthroplasty of the hip, knee, shoulder, and disc. This book should be read by individuals who are involved in clinical and basic research involving polyethylene performance as well as by biomedical engineering trainees who intend to pursue a career in the orthopaedic device industry. The author and his colleagues are to be commended for compiling this information and producing an authoritative and useful resource for our speciality" - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Book Description

The latest clinical, materials and engineering research results for UHMWPE presented by research leaders.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 379 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (April 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0124298516
• ISBN-13: 978-0124298514
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,307,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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