Mechanical properties, oxidation, and clinical performance of retrieved highly cross-linked crossfire liners after intermediate-term implantation

Journal of Arthroplasty

Volumn 25, Issue 4, 2010, Pages

  Kurtz, Steven M ^a,b   Austin, Matthew S ^c   Azzam, Khalid ^c   Sharkey, Peter F ^c   MacDonald, Daniel W ^a   Medel, Francisco J ^a   Hozack, William J ^c  

^a DREXEL UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b EXPONENT INC   (United States)

^c ROTHMAN INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

Highly cross linked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene; Hip arthroplasty; Mechanical properties; Oxidation; Wear

Indexed keywords

POLYETHYLENE;

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; CROSS LINKING; EQUIPMENT DESIGN; FEMALE; FEMUR HEAD; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MECHANICAL STRESS; OXIDATION; PROSTHESIS FAILURE; PROSTHESIS MATERIAL; REOPERATION; TREATMENT DURATION;

EID: 77953123950     PISSN: 08835403     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.04.022     Document Type: Article

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