Long-term wear failure analysis of uhmwpe acetabular cup in total hip replacement

N Shahemi, S Liza, AA Abbas, AM Merican - Journal of the mechanical …, 2018 - Elsevier
A revision of a metal-on-ultra high molecular weight (UHMWPE) bearing couple for total hip
replacement was performed due to aseptic loosening after 23 years in-vivo. It is a major long …

Research progress on the oxidation behavior mechanism and the design of antioxidant methods of artificial polymer acetabular cup

S Wang, H Lin, Y Dong, J Jia, L Yu… - … Engineering & Science, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) was once the most widely used
clinical hip prosthesis‐bearing component due to its exceptional mechanical qualities and …

Tribological studies of a novel high-performance aromatic thermosetting copolyester containing carbon nanotubes for artificial hip joints

EE Nunez, AA Polycarpou, J Economy - Tribology International, 2023 - Elsevier
A high-performance aromatic thermosetting copolyester containing multi-walled carbon
nanotubes (ATSP-MWNTs) was synthesized, characterized, and tribologically tested against …

A novel technique for the development of acetabular cup by cold isostatic compaction and sintering of UHMWPE powder with optimized processing parameters

A Jana, S Selvaraj, K Subramani - Polymer Engineering & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Life of a metal on ultra‐high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) total hip
replacement is often limited to 10–15 years, due to wear loss and aseptic loosening. Due to …

A hydrated phospholipid polymer-grafted layer prevents lipid-related oxidative degradation of cross-linked polyethylene

M Kyomoto, T Moro, S Yamane, Y Takatori, S Tanaka… - Biomaterials, 2017 - Elsevier
The surface and substrate of a cross-linked polyethylene (CLPE) liner are designed to
achieve resistance against oxidative degradation in the construction of hip joint …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of in-vivo performance characteristics of first-generation and second-generation cross-linked and conventional explants

A Ors-Unsal, VM Archodoulaki - The Journal of Arthroplasty, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Implants made of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has
been used for almost 60 years in hip joint arthroplasty as articulating surface. UHMWPE …

Chemical stability of oil-infused polyethylene

FP Zaribaf, HS Gill, EC Pegg - Journal of Biomaterials …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) can be made radiopaque for medical
imaging applications through the diffusion of an iodised oil-based contrast agent (Lipiodol …

Correlation of the physicochemical, dimensional and packing characteristics with the wear behavior of metal-on-UHMWPE tribological pairs

DJ Lunkes, GV Salmoria, PO Cubillos… - Matéria (Rio de …, 2024 - SciELO Brasil
This manuscript presents preliminary results on the combined effects of physicochemical,
dimensional, and packaging characteristics of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene …

A phospholipid polymer graft layer affords high resistance for wear and oxidation under load bearing conditions

M Kyomoto, T Moro, S Yamane, K Watanabe… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Elsevier
Manipulating the surface and substrate of cross-linked polyethylene (CLPE) is an essential
approach for obtaining life-long orthopedic bearings. We therefore proposed a bearing …

Preliminary study on additively manufactured plastic liner of an acetabular CUP component

J Sofia, N Ethiraj, MP Nikolova - Jurnal Teknologi, 2022 - journals.utm.my
Additive manufacturing is extensively used in the medical field due to its flexibility in
manufacturing implants based on the patient's requirements. This research study aims to …