Biological response to wear debris gener
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Howling, G. I. ;Sakoda, H. ;Antonarulrajah, A. ;Marrs, H. ;Stewart, T. D. ;Apple
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Article
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2003
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract UHMWPE wear particles have been implicated in osteolysis, implant loosening, and long‐term failure of total hip arthroplasties __in vivo__. This study examined four carbon‐based composite materials as alternatives for UHMWPE in joint bearings. These materials were HMU‐CVD, SMS‐CVD, P25‐