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Comparison of Periprosthetic Tissue Digestion Methods for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Wear Debris Extraction

Contributed to the advancement of understanding of polyethylene wear particles associated with osteolysis in hip replacements. Applied novel particle isolation methodology, developed by Baxter (rmb29@drexel.edu, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA) in collaboration with Tipper at the University of Leeds to improve reproducibility and speed of particle characterisation. International reach via presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society (San Francisco 2008) and led to further collaborations between Tipper and Kurtz (skurtz@exponent.com, Philadelphia) on spinal disc replacements and an opportunity to join the Scientific Organising Committee for the 5th and 6th UHMWPE International Congress meetings in Philadelphia in 2011 and Turin in 2013.