Oxidation in Retrieved, Never-Irradiated UHMWPE Bearings: What Can We Learn About in Vivo Oxidation?

Barbara H Currier Kori C Jevsevar Douglas W Van Citters

Published in: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (2022)

Conventional EtO- or GP-sterilized UHMWPE bearings are at minimal risk for fatigue damage secondary to oxidation. However, higher stresses and longer time in vivo (more cycles of use) can lead to increased wear, oxidation, and fatigue damage.

Keyphrases

hydrogen peroxide
oxidative stress
electron transfer
sleep quality
nitric oxide