title: Development of standards for orthopaedic implants.
abstract: This article reviews the need for standards for orthopaedic implants and illustrates the differences in approach of the European Standard Organization compared to National and International Standards. The areas where new work is being undertaken are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Bioengineering Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Paul
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000592:standards; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000592:standards; D008422:Materials Testing; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000592:standards*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000592:standards*