Improved wear resistance of orthopaedic UHMWPE by reinforcement with zirconium particles

A considerable number of total-joint replacement devices used in orthopaedic medicine involve articulation between a metallic alloy and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Though this polymer has excellent wear resistance, the wear particulate that is produced leads to the limited lif...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Wear 2009-06, Vol.267 (5), p.710-717
Hauptverfasser:	Plumlee, Kevin, Schwartz, Christian J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biotribology Composites Impact toughness Orthopaedics UHMWPE Zirconium
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