Characterization of irradiated blends of alpha-tocopherol and UHMWPE.

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Published in Biomaterials on November 01, 2005

Authors

Ebru Oral1, Evan S Greenbaum, Arnaz S Malhi, William H Harris, Orhun K Muratoglu

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, GRJ 1206, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

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