2011

Peer Reviewed Publications

  • Punt I, Baxter R, van Ooij A, Willems P, van Rhijn L, Kurtz S, Steinbeck M. Submicron sized ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear particle analysis from revised SB Charite III total disc replacements. Acta biomaterialia 2011; 7:3404–411.
  • Rundell SA, Isaza JE, Kurtz SM. Biomechanical evaluation of a spherical lumbar interbody device at varying levels of subsidence. SAS Journal 2011; 5:16–25.
  • Jaekel DJ, MacDonald DW, Kurtz SM. Characterization of PEEK biomaterials using the small punch test. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2011; 4:1275–1282.
  • Kurtz SM, Gawel HA, Patel JD. History and systematic review of wear and osteolysis outcomes for first-generation highly crosslinked polyethylene. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2011; 469:2262–2277.
  • MacDonald D, Sakona A, Ianuzzi A, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. Do first-generation highly crosslinked polyethylenes oxidize in vivo? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2011; 469:2278–2285.
  • Medel FJ, Kurtz SM, Sharkey PF, Austin MS, Klein GR, Cohen AR, et al. Post damage in contemporary posterior-stabilized tibial inserts: Influence of implant design and clinical relevance. J Arthroplasty 2011; 26:606–614.
  • Baxter RM, Freeman TA, Kurtz SM, Steinbeck MJ. Do tissues from THA revision of highly crosslinked UHMWPE liners contain wear debris and associated inflammation? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2011; 469:2308–2317.
  • Medel FJ, Kurtz SM, Parvizi J, Klein GR, Kraay MJ, Rimnac CM. In vivo oxidation contributes to delamination but not pitting in polyethylene components for total knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2011; 26:802–810.
  • Rundell SA, Day JS, Isaza J, Guillory S, Kurtz SM. Lumbar total disc replacement impingement sensitivity to disc height distraction, spinal sagittal orientation, implant position, and implant lordosis. Spine; Published online: Dec 3, 2011.
  • MacDonald D, Hanzlik J, Sharkey P, Parvizi J, Kurtz SM. In vivo oxidation and surface damage in retrieved ethylene oxide-sterilized total knee arthroplasties. Clin Orthop Relat Res; Published online: Nov 30, 2011.
  • Day JS, MacDonald DW, Olsen M, Getz C, Williams GR, Kurtz SM. Polyethylene wear in retrieved reverse total shoulder components. J Shoulder Elbow Surg; Published Online: July 5, 2011.

Book Chapters

  • Oral E, Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK. Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene total joint implants. In: Comprehensive Biomaterials: Elsevier. Ducheyne P, Healy KE, Hutmacher DW, Grainger DW, Kirkpatrick CJ (eds), pp. 29–49, 2011.
  • Kurtz SM, Ong KL, Lau E, Manley MT. Current and projected utilization of total joint replacements. In: Comprehensive Biomaterials. Ducheyne P, Healy KE, Hutmacher DW, Grainger DW, Kirkpatrick CJ (eds), Elsevier, pp. 1–9, 2011.
  • Siskey R, Kurtz SM. Tribology of total disc arthroplasty. In: Tribology and Bearing Surfaces in Total Joint Replacements. Streicher R (ed), Transworld Research Network, India 2011: 267–286.

Conference Papers, Abstracts and Exhibits

  • MacDonald D, Higgs G, Parvizi J, Klein G, Hartzband M, Levine H, Kraay MJ, Rimnac C, Kurtz SM. Oxidative properties of remelted highly crosslinked polyethylenes in total knee arthroplasty. Paper No. 34, 21st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 4-6, 2011.
  • Kurtz SM, MacDonald D, Parvizi J, Klein G, Marshall A, Mont MA, Kraay M, Stulberg B, Rimnac CM. Mechanical, wear, and oxidative properties of 1st and 2nd generation highly crosslinked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty. Poster No. 23, 21st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 4-6, 2011.
  • Ong K, Rundell S, Liepins I, Markel D, Kurtz S. Biomechanical modeling of acetabular component polyethylene stresses, fracture risk, and wear rate following press-fit implantation. FDA/NHLBI/NSF Workshop on Computer Methods for Medical Devices, Silver Spring, MD, September 7–9, 2011.
  • Punt I, Baxter R, van Ooij A, Willems P, van Rhijn L, Kurtz SM, Steinbeck MJ. Submicron-sized UHMWPE wear particle analysis from revised SB Charité III total disc replacements. Poster 0381, Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Vol. 36, Long Beach, CA, January 13-16, 2011.
  • MacDonald D, Hanzlik J, Day J, Heffernan J, Higgs G, Klein G, Kraay K, Rimnac CM, Parvizi J, Kurtz SM. Bone ongrowth in retrieved porous tantalum monoblock tibial plates. Poster 1036, Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Vol. 36, Long Beach, CA, January 13–16, 2011.