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Coatings for Biomedical Applications

by M Driver

February 2012

Intermediate to advanced

376 pages

12h 17m

English

Woodhead Publishing

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Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Examples of hydrophilic coatings1.3 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (ex vivo)1.4 Applications for hydrophilic coatings in the clinical environment (in vivo)1.5 Conclusions and future trends1.6 Sources of further information1.8 Appendix: list of suppliers of hydrophilic coatings for biomedical devices
Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Important characteristics of mineral coatings2.3 Coating methods2.4 Clinical studies2.5 Future trends2.6 Sources of further information
Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Carbon solid materials3.3 Carbon film coatings3.4 Pyrolytic carbon coatings3.5 Conclusion

Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Electrochemical treatments4.3 Future trends in chemical and electrochemical treatments4.4 Conclusions4.5 Acknowledgements4.7 Appendix: list of abbreviations
Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Sonication5.3 Mechanical polishing5.4 Electropolishing5.5 Chemical etching5.6 Plasma treatment5.7 Priming5.8 Future trends5.9 Sources of further information
Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Surfaces, concepts and techniques6.3 Contact angle6.4 Analysis of adhesion6.5 Scanning probe microscopy6.6 Confocal microscopy6.7 Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy6.8 Spectroscopic methods6.9 Optical detection methods6.10 Neutron reflectivity6.11 Other techniques6.12 Future trends6.13 Sources of further information
Abstract:7.1 Introduction: heart disease its treatments7.2 Artery structure and mechanism of restenosis7.3 Commercial drug-eluting stent (DES) systems7.4 Increased use of DES and concerns surrounding stent thrombosis7.5 Second generation DES systems7.6 Other approaches and future trends7.7 Conclusions
Abstract:8.1 Background of coatings for extracorporeal circulation8.2 Coatings for left-heart bypass8.3 Coatings for cardiopulmonary bypass8.4 Coatings for mechanical circulatory support8.5 Coatings for other devices in cardiothoracic surgery8.6 Conclusions
Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Ventricular assist devices (VADs)9.3 Hemocompatible surface coatings for VADs9.4 Future trends9.5 Conclusions
Abstract:10.1 History of joint replacement10.2 Development of joint replacement prostheses10.3 Development of cementless fixation10.4 Thermal spray coating techniques10.5 Coating characteristics10.6 Alternative coating methods10.7 Clinical experience10.8 Acknowledgements
Abstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Indwelling bladder catheters11.3 Biofilm formation on implanted urological devices11.4 Challenges in controlling catheter-associated urinary tract infection11.5 Developments in antimicrobial catheters11.6 The catheter encrustation problem11.7 Ureteric stents11.8 Conclusions
Abstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Contact lenses12.3 Artificial cornea12.4 Intraocular lenses12.5 Other ophthalmic devices12.6 Conclusions

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Orthopaedic coatings

I.G. Turner, University of Bath, UK

Abstract:

The success of total joint surgery can be traced back to the introduction of cemented devices in the hip during the 1960s. Since then, joint replacement operations have been carried out in increasing numbers. Originally, surgery focused on replacement of the hip joint; however, this early success has extended to include a similar number of knee joint replacement operations. Ankle, elbow, wrist and shoulder replacements are also carried out but in much smaller numbers. The ‘in service’ demands on joint replacement devices have changed with the increase in the average life expectancy of the population and the pressure from younger, more active patients for earlier surgical ...