Review of “advanced materials for joint implants” edited by giuseppe pezzotti

BioMedical Engineering OnLine

Solomon P Samuel¹  Minn H Saing¹ 

[1] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA

关键词: Spectroscopic methods;    Alumina;    Bioceramics;    Polyethylene;    Joint implants;    Biomaterials;   

Others  :  1128584
DOI  :  10.1186/1475-925X-12-118

 received in 2013-11-05, accepted in 2013-11-14,  发布年份 2013

【 摘 要 】

This article is a review of the book “Advanced Materials for Joint Implants” edited and written by Giuseppe Pezzotti. This book (hardcover) was published by Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd. in 2013. The book discusses important trends and analytical tools used in the advancement of bioceramics and polyethylene used in joint implants.

【 授权许可】

   
2013 Samuel and Saing; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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