Dynamic compressive creep of extruded ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

K. Y. Lee, D. Pienkowski

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Abstract

The dynamic compressive creep of wafers of an extruded ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) rod stock was quantified as a function of physiologic loading, temperature, and environmental conditions by cyclic compressive loading. The results enabled the estimation of the actual in vivo wear of the rod stock by subtracting the portion of penetration caused by the creep of the UHMWPE material. The dynamic creep behavior of the UHMWPE was compared with the creep behavior observed during static loading.

Original languageEnglish
Pages987
Number of pages1
StatePublished - 1996
EventProceedings of the 1996 5th World Biomaterials Congress. Part 2 (of 2) - Toronto, Can
Duration: May 29 1996Jun 2 1996

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1996 5th World Biomaterials Congress. Part 2 (of 2)
CityToronto, Can
Period5/29/966/2/96

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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