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