Evolution and new application of the alumina ceramics in joint replacement

European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 253-256

  Dalla Pria, Paolo ^a  

^a Research and Development Department   (Italy)

Author keywords

Alumina matrix composite; Ceramic; Ceramic prosthesis; Joint arthroplasty

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM OXIDE;

ARTICLE; CERAMIC PROSTHESIS; COMPOSITE MATERIAL; EVOLUTION; HUMAN; JOINT PROSTHESIS; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

EID: 36649012356     PISSN: 16338065     EISSN: 14321068     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-006-0181-1     Document Type: Article

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