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Crosslink density, oxidation and chain scission in retrieved, highly cross-linked UHMWPE tibial bearings by Reinitz, Steven D, Currier, Barbara H, Levine, Rayna A, Van Citters, Douglas W

“…Abstract Irradiated, thermally stabilized, highly cross-linked UHMWPE bearings have demonstrated superior wear performance and improved in vitro oxidation…”
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Evaluation of Oxidation and Fatigue Damage of Retrieved Crossfire Polyethylene Acetabular Cups by Currier, Barbara H, Currier, John H, Mayor, Michael B, Lyford, Kimberly A, Collier, John P, Van Citters, Douglas W

“…BackgroundCrossfire cross-linked polyethylene is produced differently from other cross-linked polyethylene materials; a below-melt-temperature annealing…”
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Oxidation and other property changes of retrieved sequentially annealed UHMWPE acetabular and tibial bearings by Reinitz, Steven D, Currier, Barbara H, Van Citters, Douglas W, Levine, Rayna A, Collier, John P

“…This investigation analyzed retrieved sequentially crosslinked and annealed (SXL) ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene bearings to determine whether the…”
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Comparison of Wear and Oxidation in Retrieved Conventional and Highly Cross-Linked UHMWPE Tibial Inserts by Currier, Barbara H., MChE, Currier, John H., MS, Franklin, Katherine J., BE, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Reinitz, Steven D., PhD, Van Citters, Douglas W., PhD

“…Abstract Two groups of retrieved tibial inserts from one manufacturer’s knee system were analyzed to evaluate the effect of a highly cross-linked bearing…”
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In Vivo Oxidation of γ -Barrier–Sterilized Ultra–High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Bearings by Currier, Barbara H., MChE, Currier, John H., MS, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Lyford, Kimberly A., MS, Van Citters, Douglas W., MS, Collier, John P., DE

“…Abstract γ -Barrier packaging is shown to be effective in preventing oxidation of polyethylene during shelf storage and in addressing the problem of early…”
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Oxidation in Retrieved, Never-Irradiated UHMWPE Bearings: What Can We Learn About in Vivo Oxidation? by Currier, Barbara H., Jevsevar, Kori C., Van Citters, Douglas W.

“…Published analyses of never-irradiated, ethylene oxide (EtO)-sterilized tibial inserts and EtO- and gas plasma (GP)-sterilized acetabular ultra-high molecular…”
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A Novel Technique for Assessing Antioxidant Concentration in Retrieved UHMWPE by Currier, Barbara H., Van Citters, Douglas W.

“…Background Antioxidants added to UHMWPE to prevent in vivo oxidation are important to the long-term performance of hip and knee arthroplasty. Diffused vitamin…”
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What factors drive polyethylene wear in total knee arthroplasty?: results of a large retrieval series by Currier, John H, Currier, Barbara H, Abdel, Matthew P, Berry, Daniel J, Titus, Alexander J, Van Citters, Douglas W

“…AimsWear of the polyethylene (PE) tibial insert of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) increases the risk of revision surgery with a significant cost burden on the…”
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Analysis of Failed Ankle Arthroplasty Components by Currier, Barbara H., Hecht, Paul J., Nunley, James A., Mayor, Michael B., Currier, John H., Van Citters, Douglas W.

“…Background: Although advances in joint-replacement technology have made total ankle arthroplasty a viable treatment for end-stage arthritis, revision rates for…”
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Rim Cracking of the Cross-Linked Longevity Polyethylene Acetabular Liner After Total Hip Arthroplasty by Tower, Stephen S, Currier, John H, Currier, Barbara H, Lyford, Kimberly A, Van Citters, Douglas W, Mayor, Michael B

“…BackgroundStudies have suggested that cross-linked polyethylene bearings reduce wear rates from 40% to 100% compared with conventional polyethylene. However,…”
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Effectiveness of anti-oxidant polyethylene: What early retrievals can tell us by Currier, Barbara H, Currier, John H, Holdcroft, Lindsay A, Van Citters, Douglas W

“…The optimum UHMWPE orthopedic implant bearing surface must balance wear, oxidation, and fatigue resistance. Antioxidant polyethylene addresses free radicals,…”
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Gamma-irradiation Sterilization in an Inert Environment: A Partial Solution by Berry, Daniel J., Currier, Barbara H., Mayor, Michael B., Collier, John P.

“…Background In the mid to late 1990s, to sterilize UHMWPE bearings, manufacturers changed from gamma-irradiation-in-air (gamma-air) sterilization, which…”
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Unilateral Tibial Polyethylene Liner Failure in Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty—Bilateral Retrieval Analysis at 8 Years by Burnett, R. Stephen J., MD, FRCS(C), Biggerstaff, Scott, MD, Currier, Barbara H., MChE, Collier, John P., DE, Barrack, Robert L., MD

“…Abstract This is a report of a unique case of bilateral simultaneous total knee arthroplasties in which one tibial liner failed dramatically, whereas the other…”
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Rim cracking of the cross-linked longevity polyethylene acetabular liner after total hip arthroplasty by TOWER, Stephen S, CURRIER, John H, CURRIER, Barbara H, LYFORD, Kimberly A, VAN CITTERS, Douglas W, MAYOR, Michael B

“…Studies have suggested that cross-linked polyethylene bearings reduce wear rates from 40% to 100% compared with conventional polyethylene. However, the reduced…”
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Evaluation of oxidation and fatigue damage of retrieved crossfire polyethylene acetabular cups by Currier, Barbara H, Currier, John H, Mayor, Michael B, Lyford, Kimberly A, Collier, John P, Van Citters, Douglas W

“…Crossfire cross-linked polyethylene is produced differently from other cross-linked polyethylene materials; a below-melt-temperature annealing process is used…”
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Oxidation and other property changes of a remelted highly crosslinked UHMWPE in retrieved tibial bearings by Reinitz, Steven D, Currier, Barbara H, Levine, Rayna A C, Collier, John P, Van Citters, Douglas W

“…This study examined retrieved UHMWPE tibial bearings made from a remelted highly crosslinked (HXL) UHMWPE to determine whether the material is chemically…”
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Comparison of cross-linked polyethylene materials for orthopaedic applications by Collier, John P, Currier, Barbara H, Kennedy, Francis E, Currier, John H, Timmins, Graham S, Jackson, Simon K, Brewer, Robin L

“…Cross-linked polyethylenes are being marketed by orthopaedic manufacturers to address the problem of osteolysis caused by polyethylene particulate wear debris…”
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Evaluating the suitability of highly cross-linked and remelted materials for use in posterior stabilized knees by Huot, J. Caitlin, Van Citters, Douglas W., Currier, John H., Currier, Barbara H., Mayor, Michael B., Collier, John P.

“…Posterior stabilized (PS) knee designs are a popular choice for cruciate sacrificing knee arthroplasty procedures. The introduction of PS inserts fabricated…”
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Rapid Polyethylene Failure of Unicondylar Tibial Components Sterilized with Gamma Irradiation in Air and Implanted After a Long Shelf Life by McGovern, Thomas F, Ammeen, Deborah J, Collier, John P, Currier, Barbara H, Engh, Gerard A

“…BackgroundThe mechanical toughness of polyethylene that has been sterilized by gamma irradiation in air decreases after a long shelf life. The purpose of the…”
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Retrieval Analysis of Cross-linked Acetabular Polyethylene Liners by Engh, C. Anderson, MD, Beykirch, Sarah, BS, Currier, Barbara H., MChE, Mayor, Michael B., MD, Engh, Charles A., MD

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