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Review of the effects of irradiation treatments on poly(ethylene terephthalate). Polym Degrad Stab 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Hussain M, Naqvi RA, Abbas N, Khan SM, Nawaz S, Hussain A, Zahra N, Khalid MW. Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a Promising Polymer Material for Biomedical Applications: A Concise Review. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020323. [PMID: 32033140 PMCID: PMC7077409 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is used in biomedical applications due to its high wear-resistance, ductility, and biocompatibility. A great deal of research in recent decades has focused on further improving its mechanical and tribological performances in order to provide durable implants in patients. Several methods, including irradiation, surface modifications, and reinforcements have been employed to improve the tribological and mechanical performance of UHMWPE. The effect of these modifications on tribological and mechanical performance was discussed in this review.
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- Muzamil Hussain
- Mechanical Engineering Department, NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan 60000, Pakistan;
- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore 42000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Unmanned Vehicle Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Korea;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Korea
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore 42000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, KSK-Campus, Sheikhupura 39350, Pakistan;
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- Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea;
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- Department of Physics, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Biomedical Engineering Technology Department, NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan 60000, Pakistan;
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Bracco P, Bellare A, Bistolfi A, Affatato S. Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene: Influence of the Chemical, Physical and Mechanical Properties on the Wear Behavior. A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 10:E791. [PMID: 28773153 PMCID: PMC5551834 DOI: 10.3390/ma10070791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Revised: 07/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is the most common bearing material in total joint arthroplasty due to its unique combination of superior mechanical properties and wear resistance over other polymers. A great deal of research in recent decades has focused on further improving its performances, in order to provide durable implants in young and active patients. From "historical", gamma-air sterilized polyethylenes, to the so-called first and second generation of highly crosslinked materials, a variety of different formulations have progressively appeared in the market. This paper reviews the structure-properties relationship of these materials, with a particular emphasis on the in vitro and in vivo wear performances, through an analysis of the existing literature.
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- Pierangiola Bracco
- Department of Chemistry and NIS (Nanostructured Interfaces and Surfaces) Center, University of Torino, 10125 Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Medical Technology Laboratory, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, 40136 Bologna, Italy.
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The effects of handling and storage on magnesium based implants — First results. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2013; 33:3010-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2012] [Revised: 02/07/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Cybo J, Maszybrocka J, Duda P, Bartczak Z, Barylski A, Kaptacz S. Properties of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene with a structure modified by plastic deformation and electron-beam irradiation. J Appl Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/app.36572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Czaja K, SudoŁ M. Studies on electron-beam irradiation and plastic deformation of medical-grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2010.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Rupiasih NN, Vidyasagar P. Comparative study of effect of low and medium dose rate of γ irradiation on microporous polysulfone membrane using spectroscopic and imaging techniques. Polym Degrad Stab 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2008.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Saunier J, Aymes Chodur C, Leclerc B, Larbes L, Yagoubi N. Using COC as pharmaceutical or cosmetic storage material. II. Effect of electron beam radio-sterilization. J Appl Polym Sci 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/app.28275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Fan P, Xu W, Lu C, Zou H, Wang B. Improving the Compatibility of Polycarbonate/UHMWPE Blends through Gamma-Ray Irradiation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER ANALYSIS AND CHARACTERIZATION 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/10236660601001304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Ping Fan
- a The State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering , Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- a The State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering , Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- a The State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering , Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- a The State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering , Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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- a The State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering , Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University , Chengdu , China
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Lu S, Orr JF, Buchanan FJ. The influence of inert packaging on the shelf ageing of gamma-irradiation sterilised ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Biomaterials 2003; 24:139-45. [PMID: 12417187 DOI: 10.1016/s0142-9612(02)00271-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is used for wear applications in total hip prostheses and total knee prostheses. Sterilisation of these prostheses is commonly by gamma-irradiation. This process creates reactive free radicals in the UHMWPE, greatly increasing its susceptibility to oxidative degradation. This study has investigated the influence of air and vacuum packaging on the properties of gamma-irradiated UHMWPE (GUR1050) following 3 years of shelf ageing. The findings indicate that vacuum packaging minimises oxidative degradation reactions that occur for UHMWPE during shelf ageing. However, gamma-irradiation of vacuum-packaged UHMWPE promotes a degree of cross-linking. It is proposed that this may enhance the wear performance of UHMWPE. Accelerated ageing studies indicate that 3 years of shelf ageing would also seem to reduce the susceptibility of gamma-irradiated UHMWPE to oxidative degradation upon removal from its vacuum packaging.
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- S Lu
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The Queen's University of Belfast, Ashby Building, Stanmillis Road, Belfast, N Ireland, BT9 5AH, UK
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Tretinnikov ON, Fujita SI, Ogata S, Ikada Y. Surface studies of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene irradiated with high-energy pulsed electron beams in air. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1999. [DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1099-0488(19990701)37:13<1503::aid-polb16>3.0.co;2-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Tretinnikov ON, Ogata S, Ikada Y. Surface crosslinking of polyethylene by electron beam irradiation in air. POLYMER 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s0032-3861(98)00075-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bell CJ, Walker PS, Abeysundera MR, Simmons JM, King PM, Blunn GW. Effect of oxidation on delamination of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene tibial components. J Arthroplasty 1998; 13:280-90. [PMID: 9590639 DOI: 10.1016/s0883-5403(98)90173-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Whether oxidation of ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) causes delamination of the plastic in total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) was investigated. Examination of retrieved TKAs has shown that oxidation of UHMWPE can be caused by postirradiation damage leading to a subsurface band or, to a lesser extent, by mechanical forces during use leading to surface oxidation. Delamination cracks propagated through the subsurface oxidized band. In wear tests, delamination occurred in artificially aged UHMWPE where only subsurface oxidized bands had formed. Increased surface wear predominated where oxidation was associated with the surface of the plastic. Similarly, in tensile and fatigue tests of oxidized UHMWPE, there was a significant reduction in the ultimate tensile strength and in the fatigue resistance of specimens that had developed a subsurface band. Oxidation increased fatigue crack growth rate. It was observed that UHMWPE from different manufacturers varied in its resistance to oxidation. This study demonstrates that the effect of oxidation, which results in the development of a subsurface white band, combined with high subsurface shear forces observed in TKAs, is to enhance delamination wear.
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- C J Bell
- Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, University College London, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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