Download or read book Particulate Debris from Medical Implants written by Kenneth R. St. John and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1992 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proceedings of an October 1990 symposium in San Antonio held to address the problem of the release of particulate material debris from medical implants because of wear, physical deterioration, or the harsh chemical environment. Examines tissue responses to such debris in order to identify factors that might moderate it, such as implant material or design, or postoperatic drugs. Member price, $53. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR