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The origin of fusion defects in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for joint replacement prostheses

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    J. J. Wu, C. P. Buckley & J. J. O'Connor

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Wu, J.J., Buckley, C.P. & O'Connor, J.J. The origin of fusion defects in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for joint replacement prostheses. Journal of Materials Science Letters 20, 473–475 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010972401392

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