Advances in Materials Science and Implant Orthopedic Surgery
[Book]
edited by Ram Kossowsky, Nir Kossovsky.
Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands : Imprint : Springer
1995
(332 pages)
NATO ASI Series, Advanced Science Institutes Series,, 294.
Preface. Introduction: Biomaterials and Implant Surgery; J. E. Lemons. Particles of Biomaterials Recruit Macrophages which can Differentiate into Bone Resorbing Cells; R. Pandet et al. Biological Consequences of Polymeric Materials - Silicones, PMMA, UHMWPE; N. Kossovsky. The Characterization of Biologically Important Apatite Surfaces Using the Dual Composition and FTIR Microsocopy Techniques; E. P. Paschalis et al. Activity of Plasma Proteins Regarding Biomaterials Corrosion - pH Effects; H. Thomas et al. Zespol Stabilizer in the Treatment of Open Fractures of the Zeugopodium Bones in Dogs and Cats; Z. Klos et al. R&D and Manufacturing of Biomaterials and Implants in the Socio-Political Context; C. A. Homsy. Materials and Reliability Issues in Total Hip Arthroplasty; E. M. Lenoe. Mechanical Failure of Cemented Femoral Total Hip Replacement; N. Verdonschot, R. Huiskes. Modelling and Finite Element Analysis of a Ceramic Femoral Knee Prosthesis; W. M. Payten et al. The Influence of Processing Conditions on the Mechanical Behaviour of UHMWPE/HA and PMMA/HA Composites; A. M. Cunha et al. Behaviour of HA Coated Ti-6A1-4V under Cyclic Bending in Hank's and Isotonic Saline Solutions: An Electrochemical and Structural Study; R. L. Reis, F. J. Monteiro. Improvement of Ion Implantation of Prosthetic Femoral Heads. Testing of the Friction Behaviour with a Physiological Hip Joint Simulator; F. Bernard et al. Wear Behaviour of Ion Implanted TI6AL4V Against UHMWPE; H. Schmidt et al. Biological Resurfacing Using Synthetic Materials: A Review of Surgical Philosophy and Clinical Experience Using a Carbon Fibre; R. J. Minns. Processing Biodegradable Natural Polyesters for Porous Soft Materials; C. Chaput et al. The Role of Acrylic Polyelectrolytes and Acrylic Gels as CrystallizationInhibitors and Promotors of Calcium Oxalate; M. Oner, P. Calvert. Sol-Gel Derived Bioactive Hydroxyapatite Coatings; B. Ben-Nissan, C. Chai. Brazing of Al2O3 to AISI 316L Stainless Steel and Ti c.p. for Packaging Telemetric Systems for Orthopaedic Applications; O. C. Paiva, M. A. Barbosa. Summary Discussion. Index.
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.
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on 'Materials Science and Orthopaedic Surgery II', Chania, Crete, Greece, June 19--July 2, 1994