Ultra high molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) in total knee replacement: fabrication, sterilisation and wear.

THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY G. Blunn, PhD, Professor The Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Orthopaedics, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP, UK. E. M. Brach del Preva, MD, Associate Professor Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, University of Turin, Via Zuretti 29, 10126 Turin, Italy. L. Costa, PhD, Professor IFM Chemistry Department, University of Turin, Via Giuria 7, 10125 Turin, Italy. J. Fisher, BSc, PhD, Deng Ceng FIMechE, Professor of Mechanical Engineering School of Mechnical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK. M. A. R. Freeman, MD, FRCS, Honorary Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB, UK