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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"crosslinked UHMWPE"”.
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Interactive influences of crosslinking, counterface roughness and kinematics on the wear of crosslinked UHMWPE
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) wear debris has been shown to be a major cause of long term failure of total joint replacements. In vitro studies have shown that not only is the size and shape of the particles important for cellular response but also the volumetric concentration …
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MECHANISTIC STUDY OF CRACK INITIATION AND PROPAGATION IN CROSSLINKED ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENES (UHMWPE) SUBJECTED TO STATIC AND CYCLIC LOADING
… of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been successfully used for the last four decades. However, these bearing materials can fail as a result of in vivo mechanical loads. Reports suggest that the fracture resistance of UHMWPE could be improved which can help the longevity of …
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Finite Element Analysis to Investigate Lipid Absorption in UHMWPE Under Mechanical Loading
Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) has long been considered the gold standard for tibial inserts in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to its mechanical strength, low friction, and biocompatibility. Despite advancements in crosslinking and post-irradiation stabilization, oxidative …