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Advances in Materials Science and Implant Orthopedic Surgery brings together experts from major university hospitals, materials scientists specializing in bio-materials, and development engineers working for implant manufacturers to address such issues as: mechanisms of fixation; foreign-body immune response; generation and consequences of ionic and wear debris; materials selection, design and manufacturing schemes; and surgical techniques to maximize the safety and efficacy of the devices.

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Author:   R. Kossowsky ,  Nir Kossovsky
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Volume:   294
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.532kg
ISBN:  

9789401040709

ISBN 10:   9401040702
Pages:   315
Publication Date:   08 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Biomaterials and Implant Surgery.- Particles of Biomaterials Recruit Macrophages Which Can Differentiate into Bone Resorbing Cells.- Biological Consequences of Polymeric Materials - Silicones, PMMA, UHMWPE.- The Characterization of Biologically Important Apatite Surfaces Using the Dual Constant Composition and FTIR Microscopy Techniques.- Activity of Plasma Proteins Regarding Biomaterials Corrosion - pH Effects.- Zespol Stabilizer in the Treatment of Open Fractures of the Zeugopodium Bones in Dogs and a Goat.- R & D and Manufacturing of Biomaterials and Implants in the Sociopolitical Context.- Materials & Reliability Issues in Total Hip Arthroplasty.- Mechanical Failure of Cemented Femoral Total Hip Replacement.- Modelling and Finite Element Analysis of a Ceramic Femoral Knee Prosthesis.- The Influence of Processing Conditions on the Mechanical Behaviour of UHMWPE/HA and PMMA/HA Composites.- Behaviour of HA coated Ti-6A1-4V Under Cyclic Bending in Hank’s and Isotonic Saline Solutions: An Electrochemical and Structural Study.- Improvement of Ion Implantation of Prosthetic Femoral Heads. Testing of the Friction Behaviour with A Physiological Hip Joint Simulator.- Wear Behaviour of Ion Implanted TI6AL4V Against UHMWPE.- Biological Resurfacing Using Synthetic Materials: A Review of Surgical Philosophy and Clinical Experience Using Carbon Fibre.- Processing Biodegradable Natural Polyesters for Porous Soft-Materials.- The Role of Acrylic Polyelectrolytes and Acrylic Gels as Crystalization Inhibitors and Promoters of Calcium Oxalate.- Sol-Gel Derived Bioactive Hydroxyapatite Coatings.- Brazing of A1203 to AISI 316L Stainless Steel and Ti c.p. for Packaging Telemetric Systems for Orthopaedic Applications.- Summary Discussion.

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