Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The material and its use in total joint implants.
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Department of Biomechanics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY 10021.
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D003460:Crystallization; D005221:Fatigue; D015775:Fractures, Stress; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008970:Molecular Weight; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000378:metabolism
D011095:Polyethylenes