Polyethylene (Polythene)

A vinyl polymer made from ethylene. It can be branched or linear. Branched or low-density polyethylene is tough and pliable but not to the same degree as linear polyethylene. Linear or high-density polyethylene has a greater hardness and tensile strength. Polyethylene is used in a variety of products, including implants and prostheses.

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Networked: 3138 relevant articles (104 outcomes, 315 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Kim, Young-Hoo: 23 articles (09/2020 - 05/2002)
2.	Goodman, Stuart B: 22 articles (10/2021 - 06/2006)
3.	Berry, Daniel J: 17 articles (01/2021 - 11/2002)
4.	Kurtz, Steven M: 15 articles (01/2018 - 01/2007)
5.	Engh, Charles A: 14 articles (01/2018 - 01/2002)
6.	Trousdale, Robert T: 13 articles (08/2020 - 02/2003)
7.	Lachiewicz, Paul F: 13 articles (03/2019 - 05/2002)
8.	Horiuchi, Masatsugu: 13 articles (01/2016 - 08/2002)
9.	Kyomoto, Masayuki: 13 articles (09/2015 - 10/2006)
10.	Kim, Jun-Shik: 12 articles (01/2019 - 06/2004)

Related Diseases

1.	Osteolysis 08/09/2023 - "Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) has improved polyethylene (PE) wear rates while decreasing osteolysis and aseptic loosening. " 11/01/2018 - "The lower wear rate and different particle size/morphology of highly cross-linked polyethylene could be beneficial in vivo to decrease osteolysis." 04/01/2013 - "Despite the widespread implementation of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) liners to reduce the clinical incidence of osteolysis, it is not known if the improved wear resistance will outweigh the inflammatory potential of HXLPE wear debris generated in vivo. " 02/01/2006 - "Periacetabular and femoral osteolysis in group 1 was significantly greater than group 2. In conclusion, the method of sterilization might have influenced the outcome of Hylamer polyethylene liners." 05/01/1996 - "The prevalence of osteolysis was also significantly greater in acetabular components with an outer diameter of fifty-five millimeters or less (a polyethylene thickness of 8.5 millimeters or less) (p = 0.03). "
2.	Infections 01/01/2016 - "All-polyethylene tibial components had significantly improved implant survival, reduced rates of postoperative infection, fracture, and tibial component loosening. " 11/01/2021 - "However, with the improved manufacturing technology and implant design, polyethylene wear was replaced with aseptic loosening and infection as the leading causes of failure between 2000 and 2012. " 01/01/2022 - "This study compared the infection occurrence between MoP and ceramic-on-polyethylene (CoP) implants to determine if a higher infection rate in MoP is present. " 12/01/2018 - "There were 59 revisions during the study period: 14 (23.7%) for infection, 18 (30.5%) for instability, and 27 (45.8%) for polyethylene wear. " 09/01/2016 - "The main aim of our study was to assess and evaluate the efficacy, long standing outcome and infection of porous polyethylene implants in treatment of orbital floor fractures. "
3.	Hypothermia 04/01/2019 - "Polyethylene wraps achieved rapid, sustained thermal control and were effective in preventing hypothermia in preterm newborns." 07/01/2017 - "This study was conducted to determine whether polyethylene cap is more effective than cotton cap as an adjunct to polyethylene occlusive body wrap in reducing hypothermia in preterm infants. " 09/01/2023 - "The intervention polyethylene bag was more effective in preventing admission hypothermia. " 02/01/2009 - "Polythene bags are effective in reducing the incidence of hypothermia at admission in infants born below 30 weeks gestation. " 04/01/2019 - "Efficacy of Polyethylene Skin Wrapping in Preventing Hypothermia in Preterm Neonates (<34 Weeks): A Parallel Group Non-blinded Randomized Control Trial."
4.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 01/01/2021 - "In this study, we designed and synthesized an implantable anti-CD25 antibody-immobilized polyethylene (CD25-PE) mesh to suppress tumor growth by removing regulatory T cells (Tregs). " 01/01/2023 - "In a prospective clinical study, 16 patients with abdominal tumors received an individualized polyethylene-based abdominal corset. " 09/01/2022 - "The resulting H-TiO2/C was introduced into polyethylene (PEG) to improve water solubility and increase the size of the particles to allow a higher level of H-TiO2/C accumulation at the tumor site through the enhanced permeability and retention effect. " 04/01/2022 - "Reconstruction of the Extensor Apparatus Using a Hybrid Augment with Polyethylene Mesh and Fascia Lata Allograft: Report of a Case with Patellar Gigant Cell Tumor of the Bone." 01/01/2021 - "Outcomes of Cemented Distal Femoral Replacement Using "Line to Line" Technique With All-Polyethylene Tibial Implant for Tumors."
5.	Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity) 06/01/2016 - "We could conclude through the review that the correction of deformity, lower amount of tibial bone resection, and sufficient polyethylene insert thickness, restoration of the joint line height, and adequate ligament balancing can be helpful in overcoming the technical challenges encountered during TKA following HTO. " 11/01/2014 - "Over the past 30 years there have been many improvements in implant fixation, correction of deformity, improved polyethylene wear, and survival after knee replacement. " 12/01/2017 - "While we found a predisposition toward recurrence of the preoperative varus deformity, we did not find increased medial as opposed to lateral polyethylene damage, which may be explained by the curve-on-curve toroidal design of the articulating surfaces of the TKA implants in this study." 09/01/2014 - "This study showed the usefulness of preoperative calculation of soft tissue laxity for appropriate gap size for targeted polyethylene thickness and possibility to attain constant extension gap regardless of preoperative varus deformity." 05/01/2007 - "In this study, mild to moderate secondary deformities of zygomaticoorbital fractures were corrected with porous a polyethylene implant, which is a highly biocompatible, durable, and stable material. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Metals
2.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
3.	Bone Cements (Bone Glue)
4.	Polyethylene (Polythene)
5.	ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)
6.	Plastics
7.	Ointments (Pastes)
8.	Polyethylene Glycols (Polyethylene Glycol)
9.	Nylons (Nylon)
10.	Permethrin (Ambush)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
2.	Hip Replacement Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement)
3.	Stents
4.	Knee Replacement Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement)
5.	Arthroplasty