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Table of Contents
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Foreword
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A Primer
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Processing UHMWPE
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Sterilization and Packaging
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Origins in Orthopedics
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Clinical Performance
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Alternative Bearings for Joint Replacement
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A bulletin board for online discussions about medical grade UHMWPE.
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| Background Reading |
A bibliography of recent review articles and book chapters on UHMWPE. |
| Related Websites |
Websites related to UHMWPE. |
| Polyethylene Primer |
An online tutorial of UHMWPE basics written by Tom Schmalzried and Harry McKellop in October 1999, linked from Orthopedics Today. |
| Standardization Guide |
An overview of national (ASTM) and international (ISO) standards pertaining to UHMWPE. |
| Reference UHMWPE |
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed an UHMWPE reference material that is now available to the general public. |
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