The UHMWPE Handbook
Subtitle: Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: April 12, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 379
ISBN-13: 9780124298514
Subjects: Materials science; Orthopaedics & fractures; Medical / Nursing; Medical; Biotechnology; Life Sciences - Biophysics; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Technology / Material Science; General; Artificial joints; Plastics in medicine; Polyethylene; Therapeutic use
First sentence: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a unique polymer with outstanding physical and mechanical properties.