Block copolymers of L-lactide and poly(ethylene glycol) for biomedical applications P. CerralM. TricoliP. Giusti Papers Pages: 308 - 313
Tensile and torsional shear strength of the bone implant interface of titanium implants in the rabbit L. PröbsterCH VoigtU. M. Gross Papers Pages: 314 - 319
Abundant postoperative calcification of an elastomer: matrix calcium phosphate-polymer composite for bone reconstruction A. M. RadderC. A. Van Blitterswijk Papers Pages: 320 - 325
Morphology and composition of nanograde calcium phosphate needle-like crystals formed by simple hydrothermal treatment Li YubaoK. De GrootS. V. D. Meer Papers Pages: 326 - 331
Evaluation of alternative glutaraldehyde stabilization strategies for collagenous biomaterials E. CasagrandaJ. A. WerkmeisterG. Ellender Papers Pages: 332 - 337
Heterocyclic methacrylate-based drug release polymer system M. P. PatelM. BradenS. Downes Papers Pages: 338 - 339
Quantitative comparison of screw-shaped commercially pure titanium and zirconium implants in rabbit tibia C. B. JohanssonA. WennerbergT. Albrektsson Papers Pages: 340 - 344
Evaluation of different preparations of plasma-spray hydroxyapatite coating on titanium alloy and duplex stainless steel in the rabbit P. Leali TranquilliA. MerolliG. Gonizzi Papers Pages: 345 - 349
Electrochemical studies of laser-treated Co-Cr-Mo alloy in a simulated physiological solution R. A. SilvaM. A. BarbosaI. Sutherland Papers Pages: 353 - 356
The rotating disc as a device to study the adhesive properties of endothelial cells under differential shear stresses C. P. M. ReutelingspergerR. G. J. Van GoolT. Lindhout Papers Pages: 361 - 367
Culture of human bone marrow cells on non-porous calcium carbonate and plastic: preliminary results H. PetiteP. ChristelJ. T. Triffitt Papers Pages: 368 - 370
Cytotoxicity investigations of plasma sprayed calcium phosphate coatings E. LugscheiderM. KnepperC. J. Kirkpatrick Papers Pages: 371 - 375
Mechanical properties and surface analysis of retrieved zirconia hip joint heads after an implantation time of two to three years B. CalesY. Stefani Papers Pages: 376 - 380
The effect of titanium debris on soft tissue response J. A. HuntD. F. WilliamsS. Perrin Papers Pages: 381 - 383
Biomechanical and histomorphological investigations on an isoelastic hip prosthesis after an eight month implantation period H.-J. WilkeR. S. SeizL. Dürselen Papers Pages: 384 - 386
Three-body abrasive wear behaviour of orthopaedic implant bearing surfaces from titanium debris R. A. PoggieA. K. MishraJ. A. Davidson Papers Pages: 387 - 392
Cytotoxicity of some catalysts commonly used in the synthesis of copolymers for biomedical use M. C. TanziP. VerderioE. Sturani Papers Pages: 393 - 396
Anisotropy in the dynamic non-linear viscoelastic properties of bovine compact bone Yuji TanabeKoichi Kobayashi Papers Pages: 397 - 401
Characterization of the repair tissue in articular cartilage defects using silver-enhanced colloidal gold immunostaining N. ReissisS. DownesG. Bentley Papers Pages: 402 - 406
Intramedullary bone formation after polylactic acid wire implantation T. E. OttoP. PatkaR. Vriesde Papers Pages: 407 - 410
Bone ingrowth analysis and interface evaluation of hydroxyapatite coated versus uncoated titanium porous bone implants A. MoroniV. L. CajaE. Y. S. Chao Papers Pages: 411 - 416
Five years of experience with biodegradable implants in paediatric surgery O. E. IlliC. A. GitzelmannM. Ruedi Papers Pages: 417 - 423
Applying a calcium phosphate layer on PEO/PBT copolymers affects bone formation in vivo M. L. GaillardJ. Van Den BrinkZ. B. Luklinska Papers Pages: 424 - 428
A preliminary assessment of poly(pyrrole) in nerve guide studies R. L. WilliamsP. J. Doherty Papers Pages: 429 - 433
Methods to characterize the surface roughness of metallic implants A. UngersböckB. Rahn Papers Pages: 434 - 440
The cytotoxicity evaluation of Kevlar and silicon carbide by MTT assay H. WanR. L. WilliamsD. F. Williams Papers Pages: 441 - 445
Cast Co-Cr alloy and pure chromium in proteinaceous media: an electrochemical characterization H. TomásA. P. FreireL. M. Abrantes Papers Pages: 446 - 451
In vitro biocompatibility of fluorinated polyurethanes R. Sbarbati del GuerraL. LelliP. Giusti Papers Pages: 452 - 456
Stability of hydroxylapatite plasma-sprayed coated Ti−6AI−4V under cyclic bending in simulated physiological solutions R. L. ReisF. J. MonteiroG. W. Hastings Papers Pages: 457 - 462
Contact guidance of fibroblasts on biomaterial surfaces J. MeyleK. GültigW. Nisch Papers Pages: 463 - 466
ASTM-F86 passivation increases trace element release from Ti6AI4V into culture medium B. F. LowenbergS. LugowskiJ. E. Davies Papers Pages: 467 - 472
Plasma-sprayed hydroxylapatite coating on carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite materials S.-W. HaJ. MayerE. Wintermantel Papers Pages: 481 - 484
Biodegradation and tissue-reaction in a long-term implantation study of poly(L-lactide) R. GutwaldH. PistnerJ. Mühling Papers Pages: 485 - 490
Biological effects of aluminium diffusion from plasma-sprayed alumina coatings P. FrayssinetF. TourenneP. Conte Papers Pages: 491 - 494
Layered, adhesively bonded hydroxyapatite coatings for orthopaedic implants S. L. EvansK. R. LawesP. J. Gregson Papers Pages: 495 - 499
Quantification of fibroblast adhesion to biomaterials using a fluid mechanics approach K. J. BundyO. C. RobertsB. Rahn Papers Pages: 500 - 502
Investigations into the mechanical reliability of ceramic femoral heads for hip joints J. MiddletonG. N. PandeG. Willmann Papers Pages: 503 - 506