Mechanical And Tribological Properties Of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene With Zinc Oxide Antibacterial Agent For Joint Implant

• Main Author: Chang, Boon Peng
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: T Technology; TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/47958/1/Mechanical%20And%20Tribological%20Properties%20Of%20Ultra%20High%20Molecular%20Weight%20Polyethylene%20With%20Zinc%20Oxide%20Antibacterial%20Agent%20For%20Joint%20Implant.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/47958/
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Total joint replacement (TJR) is a highly successful treatment for end-stage joint disease like osteoarthritis. A prominent number of TJR devices used in orthopaedic involve articulation between a metallic alloy and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Although this polymer has excelle...