Wear Performance of UHMWPE and Reinforced UHMWPE Composites in Arthroplasty Applications: A Review
As the gold standard material for artificial joints, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) generates wear debris when the material is used in arthroplasty applications. Due to the adverse reactions of UHMWPE wear debris with surrounding tissues, the life time of UHMWPE joints is often li...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Lubricants |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/3/2/413 |