title: Industry's contribution to quality orthopedic care.
abstract: The orthopedic industry complies with strict manufacturing standards when producing orthopedic implants. Adherence to these standards assures the surgeon, nurse, and patient of the highest quality implants both in their material composition and in their manufacturing processes so that the maximum benefit can be achieved from the surgical procedure.
authors: L J
authors: LJ
authors: Suhrie
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000592:standards*; D008422:Materials Testing; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000592:standards*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration