title: Long-term effects of gamma-sterilization on degradation of implant materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Jahan
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Stovall
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hines
mesh_terms: D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D004578:Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods; D005609:Free Radicals / Q000032:analysis; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000528:radiation effects*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D013819:Thermoluminescent Dosimetry; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D005609:Free Radicals; D011095:Polyethylenes