Advances in Materials Science and Implant Orthopedic Surgery
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on 'Materials Science and Orthopaedic Surgery II', Chania, Crete, Greece, June 19-July 2, 1994

Addresses such issues as: mechanisms of fixation; foreign-body immune response; generation and consequences of ionic and wear debris; materials selection, design and manufacturing schemes; and surgical techniques to maximize the safety and efficacy of the devices.

Advances in Materials Science and Implant Orthopedic Surgery brings together experts from major university hospitals, materials scientists specializing in bio-materials, and development engineers working for implant manufacturers to address such issues as: mechanisms of fixation; foreign-body immune response; generation and consequences of ionic and wear debris; materials selection, design and manufacturing schemes; and surgical techniques to maximize the safety and efficacy of the devices.

Preface. Introduction: Biomaterials and Implant Surgery

J. E. Lemons. Particles of Biomaterials Recruit Macrophages
which can Differentiate into Bone Resorbing Cells
R. Pandet et
al. Biological Consequences of Polymeric Materials -
Silicones, PMMA, UHMWPE
N. Kossovsky. The Characterization of
Biologically Important Apatite Surfaces Using the Dual Composition and
FTIR Microsocopy Techniques
E. P. Paschalis et al.
Activity of Plasma Proteins Regarding Biomaterials Corrosion -
pH Effects
H. Thomas et al. Zespol Stabilizer in the
Treatment of Open Fractures of the Zeugopodium Bones in Dogs and Cats

Z. Klos et al. R&
D and Manufacturing of Biomaterials and
Implants in the Socio-Political Context
C. A. Homsy. Materials
and Reliability Issues in Total Hip Arthroplasty
E. M. Lenoe.
Mechanical Failure of Cemented Femoral Total Hip Replacement
N.
Verdonschot, R. Huiskes. Modelling and Finite Element
Analysis of a Ceramic Femoral Knee Prosthesis
W. M. Payten et
al. The Influence of Processing Conditions on the Mechanical
Behaviour of UHMWPE/HA and PMMA/HA Composites
A. M. Cunha et
al. Behaviour of HA Coated Ti-6A1-4V under Cyclic Bending in Hank's
and Isotonic Saline Solutions: An Electrochemical and Structural
Study
R. L. Reis, F. J. Monteiro. Improvement of Ion
Implantation of Prosthetic Femoral Heads. Testing of the Friction
Behaviour with a Physiological Hip Joint Simulator
F.
Bernard et al. Wear Behaviour of Ion Implanted TI6AL4V Against
UHMWPE
H. Schmidt et al. Biological Resurfacing Using Synthetic
Materials: A Review of Surgical Philosophy and Clinical Experience
Using a Carbon Fibre
R. J. Minns. Processing Biodegradable
Natural Polyesters for Porous Soft Materials
C. Chaput et al.
The Role of Acrylic Polyelectrolytes and Acrylic Gels as
Crystallization Inhibitors and Promotors of Calcium Oxalate
M.
Oner, P. Calvert. Sol-Gel Derived Bioactive Hydroxyapatite
Coatings
B. Ben-Nissan, C. Chai. Brazing of Al2O3
to AISI 316L Stainless Steel and Ti c.p. for Packaging Telemetric
Systems for Orthopaedic Applications
O. C. Paiva, M. A.
Barbosa. Summary Discussion. Index.