In vivo oxidation contributes to delamination but not pitting in polyethylene components for total knee arthroplasty.

Medel, Francisco J

In vivo oxidation contributes to delamination but not pitting in polyethylene components for total knee arthroplasty. [electronic resource] - The Journal of arthroplasty Aug 2011 - 802-10 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1532-8406

10.1016/j.arth.2010.07.010 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Air
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee--instrumentation
Cohort Studies
Device Removal
Equipment Failure Analysis--methods
Female
Gamma Rays
Humans
Knee Prosthesis
Male
Middle Aged
Nitrogen
Oxidation-Reduction
Polyethylenes
Prosthesis Failure--etiology
Reoperation
Retrospective Studies
Sterilization--methods
Young Adult