title: Workshop on the bone-joint implant interface.
abstract: A workshop on the bone-implant interface, as related to loosening of total joint implants, was held in Chicago on September 14-16, 1983. More than 60 orthopaedic clinicians and researchers and basic connective tissue biologists met to review problems and potential solutions to joint implant loosening. The following is a synopsis of the presentations and discussions.
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements