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  2. Hip replacement - Wikipedia

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    Hip replacement is one of the most common orthopaedic operations, though patient satisfaction varies widely. Approximately 58% of total hip replacements are estimated to last 25 years. [2] The average cost of a total hip replacement in 2012 was $40,364 in the United States, and about $7,700 to $12,000 in most European countries.

  3. List of orthopedic implants - Wikipedia

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    Orthopedic implant example seen with X-ray. An orthopedic implant is a medical device manufactured to replace a missing joint or bone, or to support a damaged bone. The medical implant is mainly fabricated using stainless steel and titanium alloys for strength and the plastic coating that is done on it acts as an artificial cartilage.

  4. Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Wikipedia

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    These new materials are cross-linked with gamma or electron beam radiation (50–105 kGy) and then thermally processed to improve their oxidation resistance. Five-year clinical data, from several centers, are now available demonstrating their superiority relative to conventional UHMWPE for total hip replacement (see arthroplasty).

  5. Mechanical properties of biomaterials - Wikipedia

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    Hardness is one of the most important parameters for comparing properties of materials. It is used for finding the suitability of the clinical use of biomaterials. Biomaterial hardness is desirable as equal to bone hardness. If higher than the biomaterial, then it penetrates in the bone. Higher hardness results in less abrasion.

  6. Cross-linked polyethylene - Wikipedia

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    It is the most common polymeric insulation material. The acronym XLPE is commonly used to denote cross-linked polyethylene insulation. XLPE automotive duct; Automotive ducts and housings: PEX also referred to as XLPE is widely used in the aftermarket automotive industry for cold air intake systems and filter housings. Its properties include ...

  7. Biocompatibility - Wikipedia

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    Biocompatibility: Ability to be in contact with a living system without producing an adverse effect. [1] Biocompatibility is related to the behavior of biomaterials in various contexts. The term refers to the ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific situation. [2] The ambiguity of the term reflects the ...

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