The aim of this study is to demonstrate that stress induced by the in vivo joint forces on EtO sterilised UHMWPE components is responsible of an increased oxidation of the material. The experimental data collected in this study indicate that, as expected, there is a correlation between the observed global wear and in vivo time, although anatomic conditions, patient activity and retrieval motivations could seriously affect the reproducibility of the phenomenon in such a differentiated sample outline.

Relationship Between In Vivo Stresses and Oxidation of UHMWPE in Hip Joint Replacement

REGIS, MARCO;BRACCO, Pierangiola;COSTA, Luigi;
2011-01-01

Abstract

The aim of this study is to demonstrate that stress induced by the in vivo joint forces on EtO sterilised UHMWPE components is responsible of an increased oxidation of the material. The experimental data collected in this study indicate that, as expected, there is a correlation between the observed global wear and in vivo time, although anatomic conditions, patient activity and retrieval motivations could seriously affect the reproducibility of the phenomenon in such a differentiated sample outline.
2011
5th UHMWPE International Meeting
Philadelphia
22-23 settembre 2011
5th UHMWPE International Meeting - Conference proceedings
Drexel University
42
43
http://www.uhmwpe.org/pub_reports/view/2197
Marco Regis; Pierangiola Bracco; Luca Giorgini; Simonetta Fusi; Luigi Costa; Chiara Schmid
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