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 …

Purpose to review advances and clinical performance of polyethylene in total joint
arthroplasty, summing up historical problems and focusing on the latest innovations …

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 …

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 …

Crosslinked polyethylene Page 1 Indian Journal of Chemical Technology Vol. 11, November
2004, pp. 853-864 Crosslinked polyethylene SM Tamboli, ST Mhaske & DD Kale* Institute of …

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” …

Local delivery of pain medication can be a beneficial strategy to address pain management
after joint replacement, as it can decrease systemic opioid usage, leading to less side and …

Crosslinked hydrogel composite membranes based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan-
loaded AgNO 3 and vitamin E were prepared using gamma irradiation. Chitosan has been …

Coaxial electrospinning with the ability to use simultaneously two separate solvents
provides a promising strategy for drug delivery. Nevertheless, controlled release of …