Durability and Reliability of Medical Polymers

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials</p> <p>Part I: Types and properties of bioresorbable medicalpolymers</p> <p>Chapter 1: Types of bioresorbable polymers for medical applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Aliphatic polyesters</p> <p>1.3 Polyanhydrides</p> <p>1.4 Poly(ortho esters)</p> <p>1.5 Polyphosphazenes</p> <p>1.6 Poly(amino acids) and ‘pseudo’ poly(amino acids)</p> <p>1.7 Polyalkylcyanoacrylates</p> <p>1.8 Poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF), poloxamers, poly(p-dioxanone) (PPDO), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)</p> <p>Chapter 2: The effect of molecular structure on the properties of biomedical polymers</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction: the molecular structure of polymers</p> <p>2.2 Molecular weight and polymer properties</p> <p>2.3 Macromolecular conformation, crystallisation and polymer properties</p> <p>2.4 The effect of the amorphous state and glass transition temperature on polymer properties</p> <p>2.5 Biphasic systems: linear crystalline polymers and their properties</p> <p>Chapter 3: Processing of bioresorbable and other polymers for medical applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Extrusion</p> <p>3.3 Mixing processes</p> <p>3.4 Molding processes</p> <p>3.5 Secondary shaping</p> <p>3.6 Calendering</p> <p>3.7 Coating</p> <p>3.8 Foaming</p> <p>3.9 Solvent casting</p> <p>3.10 Challenges in biopolymer processing</p> <p>3.11 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 4: Understanding transport phenomena and degradation of bioresorbable medical polymers</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction to transport phenomena in irreversible processes</p> <p>4.2 Introduction to mathematical modelling</p> <p>4.3 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>Chapter 5: Synthetic bioresorbable polymers</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Bioresorbable polymers</p> <p>5.3 Degradation of aliphatic polyesters</p> <p>5.4 Factors affecting aliphatic polymer degradation</p> <p>5.5 Processing and devices</p> <p>5.6 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 6: Using synthetic bioresorbable polymers for orthopedic tissue regeneration</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 Poly (α-hydroxy acids)</p> <p>6.3 Polylactones</p> <p>6.4 Polyanhydrides</p> <p>6.5 Fumarate-based polymers</p> <p>6.6 Hydrogels</p> <p>6.7 Future trends</p> <p>6.8 Conclusions</p> <p>Part II: Aspects of durability and reliability of non-bioresorbable medical polymers</p> <p>Chapter 7: Wear processes in polymer implants</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Implants</p> <p>7.3 Wear processes and theory for polymer implants</p> <p>7.4 Polymers</p> <p>7.5 Wear debris in the body</p> <p>7.6 Future trends</p> <p>7.7 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 8: Ageing processes of biomedical polymers in the body</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction</p> <p>8.2 Principles of chemical and biochemical degradation and calcification</p> <p>8.3 Effect of natural ageing of medical polymers</p> <p>8.4 Principles of accelerated ageing</p> <p>8.5 Conclusions and summary</p> <p>8.6 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>8.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 9: The failure of synthetic polymeric medical devices</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 Forensic methods</p> <p>9.3 Catheter failure</p> <p>9.4 Balloon catheters and angioplasty</p> <p>9.5 Breast implants</p> <p>9.6 Intraocular lenses</p> <p>9.7 Failure of Foley catheters</p> <p>9.8 Sutures</p> <p>9.9 Conclusions</p> <p>9.10 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 10: Manufacturing defects in polymeric medical devices</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction</p> <p>10.2 Polymer moulding</p> <p>10.3 Catheter systems</p> <p>10.4 Security cap for gas cylinders</p> <p>10.5 Breathing tube failures</p> <p>10.6 A failed crutch</p> <p>10.7 Cracked medical tubing</p> <p>10.8 Conclusions</p> <p>10.9 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Index</p>