Replacement surgery of hip joint consists of the substitution of the joint with an implant able
to recreate the articulation functionality. This article aims to review the current state of the art …

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is the most common bearing material
in total joint arthroplasty due to its unique combination of superior mechanical properties …

Background Highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) was introduced to reduce wear and
osteolysis in total joint arthroplasty. While many studies report wear and osteolysis …

The present study aims to collect data, compare results and assess techniques used for
improving corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of biodegradable Mg alloys for …

Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a semicrystalline polymer that has
been used for over four decades as a bearing surface in total joint replacements. The …

Background Osteolysis due to wear of UHMWPE limits the longevity of joint arthroplasty.
Oxidative degradation of UHMWPE gamma-sterilized in air increases its wear while …

Highly crosslinked UHMWPE has become the bearing surface of choice in total hip
arthroplasty. First generation crosslinked UHMWPEs, clinically introduced in the 1990s …

Our hypothesis was that cross-linked, ultrahigh–molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)
stabilized with vitamin E (α-tocopherol) would be wear-resistant and fatigue-resistant …

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 …

Wear debris related osteolysis is recognised as being the main cause of failure in joint
replacements based on UHMWPE inserts. However, many solutions and “new” …