An analysis of explanted pyrolytic carbon prostheses

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2014 Jul;39(6):666-7. doi: 10.1177/1753193412469134. Epub 2012 Dec 4.

Authors

M C Bone¹, G Giddins², T J Joyce²

Affiliations

¹ School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Orthopaedic Dept, Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK [email protected].
² School of Mechanical and Systems Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, Orthopaedic Dept, Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK.

PMID: 23212984
DOI: 10.1177/1753193412469134

No abstract available

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger
Biocompatible Materials
Carbon
Device Removal
Equipment Failure Analysis*
Finger Joint / surgery
Hand Joints / surgery*
Humans
Joint Prosthesis*
Prosthesis Failure

Substances

Biocompatible Materials
pyrolytic carbon
Carbon