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The UHMWPE handbook : ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in total joint replacement /

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This book describes the history and properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. UHMWPE is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities and spine. It has been used in hip replacements for...

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Main Author: Kurtz, Steven M., 1968-
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, ©2004.
Subjects:
Artificial joints.
Polyethylene > Therapeutic use.
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene > Therapeutic use.
Plastics in medicine.
Joints > surgery
Prostheses and Implants
Joint Prosthesis
Polyethylene > therapeutic use
Prothèses articulaires.
Polyéthylène > Emploi en thérapeutique.
Polyéthylène de très haut poids moléculaire > Emploi en thérapeutique.
Matières plastiques en médecine.
MEDICAL > Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Artificial joints
Plastics in medicine
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