Influence of Accelerated Aging on the Wear Behavior of Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liners—A Hip Simulator Study
Sequential cross-linked and annealed ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (SX-PE) is known as a low-wear articulating partner, especially for total hip endoprostheses. Aging of polymeric materials, irrespective of if induced by shelf or in vivo life, can degrade their tribological and mechanical...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/15/4487 |