| Medical devices in orthopedic applications. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18337225 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Orthopedic medical devices have been extremely successful in restoring mobility, reducing pain, and improving the quality of life for millions of individuals each year. Their success is reflected in the worldwide biomaterials market, in which orthopedic devices dominated sales at approximately $14 billion in 2002. Of this, approximately $12 billion was spent on joint replacements. In spite of their overwhelming benefits and successes, orthopedic medical devices are not without risk of adverse effects. Most adverse joint replacement outcomes are thought to be mediated by degradation products generated by wear and electrochemical corrosion. Infection and flaws in device manufacturing are other noteworthy causes of orthopedic device failure. This article illustrates and discusses the uses, general properties, and limitations (including adverse outcomes) of orthopedic biomaterials, which are fundamental to understanding requirements for improving current orthopedic medical devices. |
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Authors:
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Philip H Long |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Toxicologic pathology Volume: 36 ISSN: 1533-1601 ISO Abbreviation: Toxicol Pathol Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-13 Completed Date: 2008-04-10 Revised Date: 2012-01-05 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7905907 Medline TA: Toxicol Pathol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 85-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Vet Path Services, Inc. Mason, Ohio 45040, USA. plong@vetpathservicesinc.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Biocompatible Materials
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adverse effects*,
economics,
standards Equipment and Supplies / adverse effects*, economics, standards Humans Orthopedic Equipment / adverse effects*, economics, standards Orthopedics / methods* |
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0/Biocompatible Materials |
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