Materials & Processes for Medical Devices (August 10- 13): Effect of Materials on Treatment & Surgical Techniques - Session 3

14 Effect of Materials on Treatment & Surgical Techniques - Session 3

Tuesday, August 11, 2009: 3:40 PM-5:00 PM
Salon G (Hilton Minneapolis )
Session Chair:
Mr. Jeremy Gilbert
3:40 PM
Tissue Reactions to Wear Products around Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacements
Dr. Patricia A. Campbell, Orthopaedic Hospital / UCLA; Andrew K. Battenberg, Orthopaedic Hospital / UCLA; Fabrizio Billi, Orthopaedic Hospital / UCLA
4:00 PM
Cellular Response and Degradation Products In Failed Metal-On-Metal Disc Replacements
Prof. Robert M. Urban, Rush University Medical Center; Markus A. Wimmer, Rush University Medical Center; Nadim J. Hallab, Rush University Medical School; Joshua J. Jacobs, Rush University Medical Center
4:20 PM
Lanthanide-Doped UHMWPE for In Vivo Wear Monitoring and Increased Oxidative Stability
Dr. Michel P. Laurent, Rush University Medical Center; Peter H. Pennekamp, Rush University Medical Center; Carol A. Pacione, Rush University Medical Center; Luis A. Gallardo, Rush University Medical Center; Makus A. Wimmer, Rush University Medical Center
4:40 PM
Reduced Acetabular Backside Wear, Particle Migration and Osteolysis
Prof. Robert M. Urban, Rush University Medical Center; Deborah J. Hall, Rush University Medical Center; Erica L. Dahlmeier, Rush University Medical Center; Jennifer L Wright, Rush University Medical Center; Jorge O. Galante, Rush University Medical Center; Joshua J. Jacobs, Rush University Medical Center