1. The biomaterial horizon

   Papers Pages: 303 - 307

2. Block copolymers of L-lactide and poly(ethylene glycol) for biomedical applications

   • P. Cerral
   • M. Tricoli
   • P. Giusti

   Papers Pages: 308 - 313

3. Tensile and torsional shear strength of the bone implant interface of titanium implants in the rabbit

   • L. Pröbster
   • CH Voigt
   • U. M. Gross

   Papers Pages: 314 - 319

4. Abundant postoperative calcification of an elastomer: matrix calcium phosphate-polymer composite for bone reconstruction

   • A. M. Radder
   • C. A. Van Blitterswijk

   Papers Pages: 320 - 325

5. Morphology and composition of nanograde calcium phosphate needle-like crystals formed by simple hydrothermal treatment

   • Li Yubao
   • K. De Groot
   • S. V. D. Meer

   Papers Pages: 326 - 331

6. Evaluation of alternative glutaraldehyde stabilization strategies for collagenous biomaterials

   • E. Casagranda
   • J. A. Werkmeister
   • G. Ellender

   Papers Pages: 332 - 337

7. Heterocyclic methacrylate-based drug release polymer system

   • M. P. Patel
   • M. Braden
   • S. Downes

   Papers Pages: 338 - 339

8. Quantitative comparison of screw-shaped commercially pure titanium and zirconium implants in rabbit tibia

   • C. B. Johansson
   • A. Wennerberg
   • T. Albrektsson

   Papers Pages: 340 - 344

9. Evaluation of different preparations of plasma-spray hydroxyapatite coating on titanium alloy and duplex stainless steel in the rabbit

   • P. Leali Tranquilli
   • A. Merolli
   • G. Gonizzi

   Papers Pages: 345 - 349

10. Novel aromatic dimethacrylate esters as dental resins

    • K. W. M. Davy

    Papers Pages: 350 - 352

11. Electrochemical studies of laser-treated Co-Cr-Mo alloy in a simulated physiological solution

    • R. A. Silva
    • M. A. Barbosa
    • I. Sutherland

    Papers Pages: 353 - 356

12. Cell biology at interfaces

    • Iolo Ap Gwynn

    Papers Pages: 357 - 360

13. The rotating disc as a device to study the adhesive properties of endothelial cells under differential shear stresses

    • C. P. M. Reutelingsperger
    • R. G. J. Van Gool
    • T. Lindhout

    Papers Pages: 361 - 367

14. Culture of human bone marrow cells on non-porous calcium carbonate and plastic: preliminary results

    • H. Petite
    • P. Christel
    • J. T. Triffitt

    Papers Pages: 368 - 370

15. Cytotoxicity investigations of plasma sprayed calcium phosphate coatings

    • E. Lugscheider
    • M. Knepper
    • C. J. Kirkpatrick

    Papers Pages: 371 - 375

16. Mechanical properties and surface analysis of retrieved zirconia hip joint heads after an implantation time of two to three years

    • B. Cales
    • Y. Stefani

    Papers Pages: 376 - 380

17. The effect of titanium debris on soft tissue response

    • J. A. Hunt
    • D. F. Williams
    • S. Perrin

    Papers Pages: 381 - 383

18. Biomechanical and histomorphological investigations on an isoelastic hip prosthesis after an eight month implantation period

    • H.-J. Wilke
    • R. S. Seiz
    • L. Dürselen

    Papers Pages: 384 - 386

19. Three-body abrasive wear behaviour of orthopaedic implant bearing surfaces from titanium debris

    • R. A. Poggie
    • A. K. Mishra
    • J. A. Davidson

    Papers Pages: 387 - 392

20. Cytotoxicity of some catalysts commonly used in the synthesis of copolymers for biomedical use

    • M. C. Tanzi
    • P. Verderio
    • E. Sturani

    Papers Pages: 393 - 396

21. Anisotropy in the dynamic non-linear viscoelastic properties of bovine compact bone

    • Yuji Tanabe
    • Koichi Kobayashi

    Papers Pages: 397 - 401

22. Characterization of the repair tissue in articular cartilage defects using silver-enhanced colloidal gold immunostaining

    • N. Reissis
    • S. Downes
    • G. Bentley

    Papers Pages: 402 - 406

23. Intramedullary bone formation after polylactic acid wire implantation

    • T. E. Otto
    • P. Patka
    • R. Vriesde

    Papers Pages: 407 - 410

24. Bone ingrowth analysis and interface evaluation of hydroxyapatite coated versus uncoated titanium porous bone implants

    • A. Moroni
    • V. L. Caja
    • E. Y. S. Chao

    Papers Pages: 411 - 416

25. Five years of experience with biodegradable implants in paediatric surgery

    • O. E. Illi
    • C. A. Gitzelmann
    • M. Ruedi

    Papers Pages: 417 - 423

26. Applying a calcium phosphate layer on PEO/PBT copolymers affects bone formation in vivo

    • M. L. Gaillard
    • J. Van Den Brink
    • Z. B. Luklinska

    Papers Pages: 424 - 428

27. A preliminary assessment of poly(pyrrole) in nerve guide studies

    • R. L. Williams
    • P. J. Doherty

    Papers Pages: 429 - 433

28. Methods to characterize the surface roughness of metallic implants

    • A. Ungersböck
    • B. Rahn

    Papers Pages: 434 - 440

29. The cytotoxicity evaluation of Kevlar and silicon carbide by MTT assay

    • H. Wan
    • R. L. Williams
    • D. F. Williams

    Papers Pages: 441 - 445

30. Cast Co-Cr alloy and pure chromium in proteinaceous media: an electrochemical characterization

    • H. Tomás
    • A. P. Freire
    • L. M. Abrantes

    Papers Pages: 446 - 451

31. In vitro biocompatibility of fluorinated polyurethanes

    • R. Sbarbati del Guerra
    • L. Lelli
    • P. Giusti

    Papers Pages: 452 - 456

32. Stability of hydroxylapatite plasma-sprayed coated Ti−6AI−4V under cyclic bending in simulated physiological solutions

    • R. L. Reis
    • F. J. Monteiro
    • G. W. Hastings

    Papers Pages: 457 - 462

33. Contact guidance of fibroblasts on biomaterial surfaces

    • J. Meyle
    • K. Gültig
    • W. Nisch

    Papers Pages: 463 - 466

34. ASTM-F86 passivation increases trace element release from Ti6AI4V into culture medium

    • B. F. Lowenberg
    • S. Lugowski
    • J. E. Davies

    Papers Pages: 467 - 472

35. E-PTFE in rabbit knee-joints

    • G. Hanff
    • N. Danielsen
    • P. Thomsen

    Papers Pages: 473 - 480

36. Plasma-sprayed hydroxylapatite coating on carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic composite materials

    • S.-W. Ha
    • J. Mayer
    • E. Wintermantel

    Papers Pages: 481 - 484

37. Biodegradation and tissue-reaction in a long-term implantation study of poly(L-lactide)

    • R. Gutwald
    • H. Pistner
    • J. Mühling

    Papers Pages: 485 - 490

38. Biological effects of aluminium diffusion from plasma-sprayed alumina coatings

    • P. Frayssinet
    • F. Tourenne
    • P. Conte

    Papers Pages: 491 - 494

39. Layered, adhesively bonded hydroxyapatite coatings for orthopaedic implants

    • S. L. Evans
    • K. R. Lawes
    • P. J. Gregson

    Papers Pages: 495 - 499

40. Quantification of fibroblast adhesion to biomaterials using a fluid mechanics approach

    • K. J. Bundy
    • O. C. Roberts
    • B. Rahn

    Papers Pages: 500 - 502

41. Investigations into the mechanical reliability of ceramic femoral heads for hip joints

    • J. Middleton
    • G. N. Pande
    • G. Willmann

    Papers Pages: 503 - 506