In vivo degradation of polyethylene liners after gamma sterilization in air.
Kurtz, Steven M
In vivo degradation of polyethylene liners after gamma sterilization in air. [electronic resource] - The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Apr 2005 - 815-23 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
0021-9355
10.2106/JBJS.D.02111 doi
Acetabulum
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects
Biocompatible Materials--adverse effects
Biomechanical Phenomena
Equipment Failure Analysis
Gamma Rays--adverse effects
Hip Prosthesis--adverse effects
Humans
Oxidation-Reduction
Polyethylenes--adverse effects
Prosthesis Failure
Reoperation
Sterilization--methods
In vivo degradation of polyethylene liners after gamma sterilization in air. [electronic resource] - The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume Apr 2005 - 815-23 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
0021-9355
10.2106/JBJS.D.02111 doi
Acetabulum
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects
Biocompatible Materials--adverse effects
Biomechanical Phenomena
Equipment Failure Analysis
Gamma Rays--adverse effects
Hip Prosthesis--adverse effects
Humans
Oxidation-Reduction
Polyethylenes--adverse effects
Prosthesis Failure
Reoperation
Sterilization--methods