Mechanical and Thermal Characterisation of Novel UHMWPE Composites for Total Joint Arthroplasty

Total joint arthroplasty surgeries are known to have a high success rate but the longevity of the implants still acts as a limiting factor. Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene is the material of choice for the implant bearing surfaces due to its excellent clinical and tribological performance. A...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Somberg, Julian
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik 2019
Subjects:
DSC
Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-74970