Long-term effects of gamma-sterilization on degradation of implant materials.
Jahan
M S
MS
Department of Physics, University of Memphis, TN 38152, USA.
Stovall
J C
JC
Davidson
J A
JA
Hines
G
G
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
D005609:Free Radicals; D011095:Polyethylenes