| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a tough, wear resistant Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) prepared by the crosslinking of a UHMWPE shaped article with irradiation doses higher than 4 Mrads, preferably higher than 5 Mrads, and most preferably less than 10 Mrads. The invention particularly provides total joint replacement devices and methods of making them for the hip, knee, elbow and shoulder.</p> |
