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The combined chemical and mechanical influences of the implant situation cause property changes of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) hip joint cups. Retrieved hip joint cups — 3 weeks to 11 years after implantation — were investigated by density, extraction infrared spectrometry, DSC and SEM. The conclusions of these results indicate developing steps for a new UHMWPE.
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Eyerer, P. (1986). Degradation of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Joint Endoprostheses. In: Kossowsky, R., Kossovsky, N. (eds) Materials Sciences and Implant Orthopedic Surgery. NATO ASI Series, vol 116. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4474-9_26
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