UHMWPE for Total Joint Arthroplasty
In the 10th Anniversary Issue of BoneZone, a trade journal focusing on arthroplasty, CPG staff were asked to write an article on the history and future of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene for use in total joint arthroplasties such as hip and knee replacements. This article breaks down the history of UHMWPE as follows: First […]
Timeline of an Apple from Whole to Eaten
Gastric Fluid Interactions With Plastics
The environment of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, can challenge materials placed into this environment. The pH environment can range from 1.5-2.0 prior to eating, but can spike up to pH~7 during and immediately after meals, requiring an hour or more to fall back to normal levels. Contrary to commonly held beliefs, the […]