Cover Image

UHMWPE biomaterials handbook : ultra high molecular weight polyethylene in total joint replacement and medical devices /

Show other versions (4)

This book describes the science, development, properties and application of of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. This material is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities, and spine. Sinc...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kurtz, Steven M., 1968-
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, ©2009.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Artificial joints.
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene.
Plastics in medicine.
Joints > surgery
Prostheses and Implants
Joint Prosthesis
Polyethylenes
Polyethylene > therapeutic use
Arthroplasty, Replacement > instrumentation
Prothèses articulaires.
Polyéthylène de très haut poids moléculaire.
Matières plastiques en médecine.
polyethylene.
MEDICAL > Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
MEDICAL > Surgery > General.
Artificial joints
Plastics in medicine
Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
Proteser.
Electronic books.
Internet Resources.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Internet

Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Available Online

Holdings details from Available Online
Call Number: RD686 .K87 2009
 
Call Number Status Get It
RD686 .K87 2009 Available