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On the Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE

Rimnac C. On the mechanical properties of UHMWPE. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Monotonic and Cyclic Fatigue Behaviors of Conventional and Sequentially Annealed Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE

Sobieraj M, Kurtz SM, Wang A, Manley M, Rimnac CM. Monotonic and cyclic fatigue behaviors of a conventional and a sequentially annealed highly crosslinked UHMWPE in a notch-induced triaxial stress state. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Analyses of Oxygen-Induced Radicals in UHMWPE

Jahan MS, Fuzail M, Ridley MD, Walters BM. Analyses of oxygen-induced radicals in UHMWPE. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Influence of Centrifugation on Morphology of UHMWPE Wear Particles

M. Lapcikova, M. Slouf, Z. Fejfarkova, E. Zotolaravova, G. Entlicher, D. Pokorny, A. Sosn. Influence of centrifugation on morphology of UHMWPE wear particles. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Aging of Gamma-Sterilized UHMWPE- Influence of Oxygen Concentration in Barrier Packaging

D. Yvo, Y. Dürr, D. Zurbrügg, H. Schmotzer. Aging of gamma-sterilized UHMWPE: Influence of the oxygen concentration on the oxidation and the oxidation potential. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Nanoscale Modification of UHMWPE using MPC

Kyomoto M, Moro T, Miyaji F, Hashimoto M4, Kawaguchi H, Takatori Y, Nakamura K, Ishihara K. Nano-scale modification with 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymer brings to ultra-longevity for orthopaedic bearings. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Review of Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE Clinical Literature

Goodman, S. Polyethylene - The hip: Long term results. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Advances in Wear and Oxidation Resistance of 2nd Generation UHMWPE

Muratoglu, O. Advances in wear resistance and future directions. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

UHMWPE Stabilization with Vitamin E during E-Beam Irradiation

Costa, L. UHMWPE oxidation and stabilization during E-beam irradiation. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Practical Considerations in the Scale Up and Manufacture of Vitamin E-Blended UHMWPE for Orthopedics

Matrisciano, L. Practical considerations in the scale up and manufacture of antioxidant UHMWPE made by blending the alpha-tocopherol version of Vitamin E. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Spectroscopic and Nanoindentation Study of In Vivo Degradation in Total Knee Replacements

Medel FJ, Cohen A, Patel H, Kurtz SM. Spectroscopic and nanoindentation study of in vivo degradation in total knee replacements. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Ion Implantation of Highly Crosslinked and Remelted UHMWPE

Medel FJ, Mariscal M, Gómez-Barrena E, Puertolas JA. Wear resistance of highly crosslinked and remelted polyethylenes after ion implantation and accelerated aging. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

On the Novel Use of Nitroxides and Alpha-Tocopherol as Radiolytically-Produced Free Radical Scavengers in UHMWPE

M. Chumakov, M. Kasser, J. Silverman, M. Al-Sheikhly. On the novel use of nitroxides and alpha-tocopherol as radiolytically-produced free radical scavengers in UHMWPE. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

15-Year Experience in Analysis of UHMWPE: State of the Art and Future Perspectives

P. Bracco, E.M. Brach del Prever, V. Brunella, M. Zanetti, L. Costa. 15-year experience in analyses of UHMWPE prosthetic components: State of the art and future perspectives. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.

Trace Concentrations of Vitamin E Protect Radiation Crosslinked UHMWPE from Oxidative Degradation

Kurtz SM, Siskey RS, Dumbleton J, Manley M, Wang A. Trace concentrations of Vitamin E protect radiation crosslinked UHMWPE from oxidative degradation. Transactions of the 3rd UHMWPE International Meeting, Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement Systems: Concerns and Solutions. Madrid, Spain, September 14-15, 2007.