Steven M. Kurtz, Ph.D.

Dr. Kurtz concurrently serves as a part-time Research Professor and director of the Implant Research Center at Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems. Dr. Kurtz’ professional career has involved the evaluation of medical device technologies, from a combined analytical, experimental, and clinical perspective. His research activities have emphasized real-world clinical performance of medical devices, including orthopedic, spine, and cardiovascular implants, as assessed by human implant retrieval specimens and national health care databases; mechanical behavior of synthetic biomaterials; contact mechanics of artificial joints; and structural evaluation of bone-implant systems. Dr. Kurtz is active in many professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Spine Arthroplasty Society, and the American Society for Testing and Materials. Dr. Kurtz has edited four books and written over 110 journal articles and 300 conference abstracts. He is the founding editor of two educational websites: the UHMWPE Lexicon (www.uhmwpe.org) and the Medical PEEK Lexicon (www.medicalpeek.org). He has recently completed the 2nd Edition of the UHMWPE Biomaterials Handbook.

Kurtz SM, Ong KL, Lau E, Bozic KJ, Berry D, Parvizi J. Prosthetic joint infection risk after TKA in the Medicare population. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2010 Jan; 468(1):52–56.

Bozic KJ, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Chiu V, Vail TP, et al. The epidemiology of revision total knee arthroplasty in the United States. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2010 Jan; 468(1):45–51.

Kurtz SM, Ochoa JA, Lau E, Shkolnikov Y, Pavri BB, Frisch D, et al. Implantation trends and patient profiles for pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators in the United States: 1993–2006. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, Published Online: Jan 4, 2010.

Kurtz SM, Steinbeck M, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Punt IM, Isaza J, et al. Retrieval analysis of motion preserving spinal devices and periprosthetic tissues. SAS Journal 2009; 3(4):161–177.

Kurtz SM, MacDonald D, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Isaza J, Ross ER, et al. The natural history of polyethylene oxidation in total disc replacement. Spine 2009 Oct 15; 34(22):2369–2377.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Zhao K, Kelly M, Bozic KJ. Future young patient demand for primary and revision joint replacement: National projections from 2010 to 2030. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2009 Oct; 467(10):2606–2612.

Kurtz SM, Dumbleton J, Siskey RS, Wang A, Manley M. Trace concentrations of vitamin E protect radiation crosslinked UHMWPE from oxidative degradation. J Biomed Mater Res A 2009 Aug; 90(2):549–563.

Rundell SA, Guerin HL, Auerbach JD, Kurtz SM. Effect of nucleus replacement device properties on lumbar spine mechanics. Spine 2009 Sep 1; 34(19):2022–2032.

Bozic KJ, Kurtz S, Lau E, Ong K, Chiu V, Vail TP, et al. The epidemiology of bearing surface usage in total hip arthroplasty in the United States. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2009 Jul; 91(7):1614–1620.

Punt IM, Cleutjens JP, de Bruin T, Willems PC, Kurtz SM, van Rhijn LW, et al. Periprosthetic tissue reactions observed at revision of total intervertebral disc arthroplasty. Biomaterials 2009 Apr; 30(11):2079–2084.

Choma TJ, Miranda J, Siskey R, Baxter R, Steinbeck MJ, Kurtz SM. Retrieval analysis of a ProDisc-L total disc replacement. Journal of spinal disorders & techniques 2009 Jun; 22(4):290–296.

Kurtz SM, Ong KL, Schmier J, Zhao K, Mowat F, Lau E. Primary and revision arthroplasty surgery caseloads in the United States from 1990 to 2004. J Arthroplasty 2009; 24(2):195–203.

Medel FJ, Kurtz SM, Hozack WJ, Parvizi J, Purtill JJ, Sharkey PF, et al. Gamma inert sterilization: A solution to polyethylene oxidation? J Bone Joint Surg Am 2009 Apr; 91(4):839–849.

Bozic KJ, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Vail TP, Berry DJ. The epidemiology of revision total hip arthroplasty in the United States. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2009; 91(1):128–133.

Manley M, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz SM. Total knee arthroplasty survivorship in the United States Medicare population: Effect of hospital and surgeon procedure volume. J Arthroplasty 2009 Oct; 24(7):1061–1067.

Medel FJ, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. On the assessment of oxidative and microstructural changes after in vivo degradation of historical UHMWPE knee components by means of vibrational spectroscopies and nanoindentation. J Biomed Mater Res A 2009 May; 89(2):530–538.

Kurtz SM, Siskey RL, Dumbleton J. Accelerated aqueous aging simulation of in vivo oxidation for gamma-sterilized UHMWPE. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2009 Jul; 90(1):368–372.

Baxter RM, Steinbeck MJ, Tipper JL, Parvizi J, Marcolongo M, Kurtz SM. Comparison of periprosthetic tissue digestion methods for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear debris extraction. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2009 Oct; 91(1):409–418.

Ong KL, Day JS, Manley MT, Kurtz SM, Geesink R. Biomechanical comparison of 2 proximally coated femoral stems: effects of stem length and surface finish. J Arthroplasty 2009 Aug; 24(5):819–824.

Ong KL, Day JS, Kurtz SM, Field RE, Manley MT. Role of surgical position on interface stress and initial bone remodeling stimulus around hip resurfacing arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2009 Oct; 24(7):1137–1142.

Ong KL, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Bozic KJ, Berry DJ, Parvizi J. Prosthetic joint infection risk after total hip arthroplasty in the Medicare population. J Arthroplasty 2009 Sep; 24(6 Suppl):105–109.

Ong K, Lau E, Manley M, Kurtz SM. Patient, hospital, and procedure characteristics influencing total hip and knee arthroplasty procedure duration. J Arthroplasty 2009 Sep; 24(6):925–931.

Ong KL, Rundell S, Liepins I, Laurent R, Markel D, Kurtz SM. Biomechanical modeling of acetabular component polyethylene stresses, fracture risk, and wear rate following press-fit implantation. J Orthop Res 2009 Jun 1; 27(11):1467–1472.

Sobieraj MC, Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM. Notch sensitivity of PEEK in monotonic tension. Biomaterials, Published online, Sep 3, 2009.

Kurtz SM, Austin MS, Azzam K, Sharkey PF, Macdonald DW, Medel FJ, et al. Mechanical properties, oxidation, and clinical performance of retrieved highly cross-linked crossfire liners after intermediate-term implantation. J Arthroplasty, published online: Jun 9, 2009.

Medel F, Kurtz SM, Klein G, Levine H, Sharkey P, Austin M, et al. Clinical, surface damage and oxidative performance of Poly II tibial inserts after long-term implantation. Journal of long-term effects of medical implants 2008; 18(2):151-165.

Ong KL, Lau E, Manley M, Kurtz SM. Effect of procedure duration on total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty survivorship in the United States Medicare population. J Arthroplasty 2008 Jun 12; 23(6 Suppl 1):127–132.

Kurtz SM, Medel F, Manley M. Wear in highly crosslinked polyethylenes. Current Orthopaedics 2008; 22:392–399.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Schmier J, Ong KL, Zhao K, Parvizi J. Infection burden for hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States. J Arthroplasty 2008; 23(7):984–991.

Kurtz SM, Walker PS. How have new designs and new types of joint replacement influenced wear behavior? J American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2008; 16 Suppl 1:S107–110.

Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, MacDonald D, Ciccarelli L, van Ooij A, Lorenz M, Zindrick M, O’Leary P, Isaza J, Ross R. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and damage patterns with in vitro TDR motion response? Spine 2008; 33(5):481–489.

Walter WL, Waters TS, Gillies M, Donohoo S, Kurtz SM, Ranawat AS, et al. Squeaking hips. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2008; 90 Suppl 4:102–111.

Ong KL, Manley MT, Kurtz SM. Have contemporary hip resurfacing designs reached maturity? A review. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2008; 90 Suppl 3:81–88.

Restrepo C, Parvizi J, Kurtz SM, Sharkey PF, Hozack WJ, Rothman RH. The noisy ceramic hip: Is component malpositioning the cause? J Arthroplasty 2008; 23(5):643–649.

Sobieraj MC, Kurtz SM, Wang A, Manley MM, Rimnac CM. Notched stress-strain behavior of a conventional and a sequentially annealed highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Biomaterials 2008; 29(35):4575–4583.

Lau E, Ong K, Kurtz S, Schmier J, Edidin A. Mortality following the diagnosis of a vertebral compression fracture in the Medicare population. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2008; 90(7):1479–1486.

Manley M, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz SM. Effect of volume on total hip arthroplasty revision rates in the United States Medicare population. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2008; 90(11):2446–2451.

Ong K, Kurtz S. The use of modeling to predict implant behaviour. Med Device Technol 2008; 19(5):64–66.

Rundell SA, Auerbach JD, Balderston RA, Kurtz SM. Total disc replacement positioning affects facet contact forces and vertebral body strains. Spine 2008; (23):2510–2517.

Punt IM, Visser VM, van Rhijn LW, Kurtz SM, Antonis J, Schurink GW, van Ooij A. Complications and reoperations of the SB Charite lumbar disc prosthesis: Experience in 75 patients. Eur Spine J 2008; 17(1):36–43.

Kurtz SM, Ong KL, Schmier J, Mowat F, Saleh K, Dybvik E, Karrholm J, Garellick G, Havelin LI, Furnes O, Malchau H, Lau E. Future clinical and economic impact of revision total hip and knee arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007; 89(Suppl 3):144-151.

Kurtz SM, Devine JN. PEEK biomaterials in trauma, orthopedic, and spinal implants. Biomaterials 2007; 28(32):4845-4869.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Lau E, Mowat F, Halpern M. Projections of primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States from 2005 to 2030. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007; 89(4):780-785.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Ross ERS, de Waal Malefijt J, Peloza P, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. Polyethylene wear and rim fracture in total disc arthroplasty. Spine J 2007; 7(1):12-21.

van Ooij A, Kurtz SM, Stessels F, Noten H, van Rhijn L. Polyethylene wear debris and long-term clinical failure of the Charite disc prosthesis: A study of 4 patients. Spine 2007; 32(2):223-229, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Hozack WJ, Purtill JJ, Marcolongo M, Kraay MJ, Goldberg VM, Sharkey PF, Parvizi P, Rimnac CM, Edidin AA. Significance of in vivo degradation for polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2006; 453:47-57. (2006 OTTO AUFRANC AWARD PAPER).

Anderson PA, Kurtz SM, Toth JM. Explant analysis of total disc replacement. Seminars in Spine Surgery 2006; 18(2):1-12.

Manley MT, Ong KL, Kurtz SM. The potential for bone loss in acetabular structures following THA. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2006; 453:246-253.

Grochowsky JC, Alaways LW, Siskey R, Most E, Kurtz SM. Digital photogrammetry for quantitative wear analysis of retrieved TKA components. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2006; 79(2):263-267.

Costa L, Bracco P, Brach del Prever EM, Kurtz SM, Gallinaro P. Oxidation and oxidation potential in contemporary packaging for polyethylene total joint replacement components. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2006; 78(1):20-26.

Ong KL, Mowat FS, Chan N, Lau E, Halpern MT, Kurtz SM. Economic burden of revision hip and knee arthroplasty in Medicare enrollees. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2006; 446:22-28.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Halpern MT, Ong KL. Statistical trend shows growing orthopedic surgery case load. Will surgeons be able to keep up? Mater Manag Health Care 2006; 15(7):61-62.

Kurtz SM, Siskey R, Ciccarelli L, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Villarraga ML. Retrieval analysis of total disc replacements: Implications for standardized wear testing. J ASTM International 2006; 3(6):1-12.

Mazzucco DC, Dumbleton J, Kurtz SM. Can accelerated aqueous aging simulate in vivo oxidation of gamma-sterilized UHMWPE? J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2006; 79(1):79-85.

Ong KL, Kurtz SM, Manley MT, Rushton N, Mohammed NA, Field RE. Biomechanics of the Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Br 2006; 88(8):1110-1115.

Kurtz SM, Mazzucco D, Rimnac CM, Schroeder D. Anisotropy and oxidative resistance of highly crosslinked UHMWPE after deformation processing by solid-state ram extrusion. Biomaterials 2006; 27(1):24-34.

Gencur SJ, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. Fatigue crack propagation resistance of virgin and highly crosslinked, thermally treated ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Biomaterials 2006; 27(8):1550-1557.

Kurtz SM, Peloza J, Siskey R, Villarraga ML. Analysis of a retrieved polyethylene total disc replacement component. Spine J 2005; 5(3):344-350.

Bowden AE, Kurtz SM, Edidin AA. Validation of a micro-CT technique for measuring volumetric wear in retrieved acetabular liners. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2005; 75(1):205-209.

Kurtz SM, Mowat F, Ong K, Chan N, Lau E, Halpern M. Prevalence of primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States from 1990 through 2002. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2005; 87(7):1487-1497.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Hozack WJ, Turner J, Marcolongo M, Goldberg VM, et al. In vivo degradation of polyethylene liners after gamma sterilization in air. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2005; 87-A(4):815-823.

Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. Ionizing radiation and orthopedic prostheses. Radiat Phys Chem 2005; 236:30-37.

Kurtz SM, Harrigan TP, Herr M, Manley MT. An in vitro model for fluid pressurization of screw holes in metal-backed total joint components. J Arthroplasty 2005; 20(7):932-938.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Turner J, Purtill J, MacDonald D, Sharkey P, et al. Mechanical properties of retrieved highly cross-linked Crossfire liners after short-term implantation. J Arthroplasty 2005; 20(7):840-849.

Sobieraj MC, Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM. Large deformation compression induced crystallinity degradation of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPEs. Biomaterials 2005; 26(33):6430-6439.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac CM. Failure property distributions for conventional and highly crosslinked ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylenes. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2005; 73(2):214–220.

Bergström JS, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. Molecular chain stretch is a multiaxial failure criterion for conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE. J Orthop Res 2005; 23(2):367-375.

Sobieraj MC, Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM. Notch strengthening and hardening behavior of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE under applied tensile loading. Biomaterials 2005; 26(17):3411-3426.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, Zhao K, Edidin AA. Static and fatigue mechanical behavior of bone cement with elevated barium sulfate content for treatment of vertebral compression fractures. Biomaterials 2005; 26:3699-3712.

Villarraga ML, Bellezza AJ, Harrigan T, Cripton PA, Kurtz SM, Edidin AA. The biomechanical effects of kyphoplasty on treated and adjacent non-treated vertebral bodies. J Spinal Disord Tech 2005; 18 (1):84-91.

Bergström JS, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. An augmented hybrid constitutive model for simulation of unloading and cyclic loading behavior of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Biomaterials 2004; 25:2171-2178.

Villarraga ML, Most E, Kurtz SM. Risk communication of medical device failures. Update Magazine: Food and Drug Law, Regulation and Education 2004; 5:18–31.

Villarraga ML, Cripton PA, Bellezza AJ, Berlemann U, Kurtz SM, Edidin AA. Stress levels in bones and bone cement in the thoracolumbar spine after kyphoplasty. Finite element study. Orthopade 2004; 33:48-55.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Marcolongo M, Turner J, Rimnac C, Edidin A. Degradation of mechanical properties of UHMWPE acetabular liners following long-term implantation. J Arthroplasty 2003; 18:68-78.

Gencur SJ, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. Failure micromechanisms during uniaxial tensile fracture of conventional and highly crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylenes. Biomaterials 2003; 24:3947-3954.

Bergström JS, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. Prediction of multiaxial mechanical behavior for conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE using a hybrid constitutive model. Biomaterials 2003; 24:1365-1380.

Villarraga ML, Kurtz SM, Herr MP, Edidin AA. Multiaxial fatigue behavior of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE during cyclic small punch testing. J Biomed Mater Res 2003; 66A:298-309.

Ambrosio AM, Sahota JS, Runge C, Kurtz SM, Lakshmi S, Allcock HR, Laurencin CT. Novel polyphosphazene-hydroxyapatite composites as biomaterials. IEEE Eng Med Biol Mag 2003; 22:18-26.

Kurtz SM, Manley M, Wang A, Taylor S, Dumbleton J. Comparison of the properties of annealed crosslinked (Crossfire) and conventional polyethylene as hip bearing materials. Bull Hosp Jt Dis, 61 2002-2003; 17-26.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Bergstrom JS, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. Miniature specimen shear punch test for UHMWPE used in total joint replacements. Biomaterials 2002; 23:1907-1919.

Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK, et al. Interlaboratory validation of oxidation-index measurement methods for UHMWPE after long-term shelf aging. J Biomed Mater Res 2002; 63:15-23.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, et al. Thermomechanical behavior of virgin and highly crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene used in total joint replacements. Biomaterials 2002; 23:3681-3697.

Kurtz SM, Turner JL, Herr M, Edidin AA. Deconvolution of surface topology for quantification of initial wear in highly cross-linked acetabular components for THA. J Biomed Mater Res 2002; 63:492-500.

Edidin AA, Herr MP, Villarraga ML, Muth J, Yau SS, Kurtz SM. Accelerated aging studies of UHMWPE. I. Effect of resin, processing, and radiation environment on resistance to mechanical degradation. J Biomed Mater Res 2002; 61:312-22.

Edidin AA, Villarraga ML, Herr MP, Muth J, Yau SS, Kurtz SM. Accelerated aging studies of UHMWPE. II. Virgin UHMWPE is not immune to oxidative degradation. J Biomed Mater Res 2002; 61:323-329.

Bergström JS, Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Edidin AA. Constitutive modeling of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene under large-deformation and cyclic loading conditions. Biomaterials 2002; 23:2329-2343.

Dharmastiti R, Barton DC, Fisher J, Edidin A, Kurtz S. The wear of oriented UHMWPE under isotropically rough and scratched counterface test conditions. Biomed Mater Eng 2001; 11:241-56.

Edidin AA, Rimnac CM, Goldberg V, Kurtz SM. Mechanical behavior, wear surface morphology, and clinical performance of UHMWPE acetabular components after 10 years of implantation. Wear 2001; 250:152-158.

Giddings VL, Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. A small punch test technique for characterizing the elastic modulus and fracture behavior of PMMA bone cement used in total joint replacement. Biomaterials 2001; 22:1875-1881.

Giddings VL, Kurtz SM, Edidin AA. Total knee replacement polyethylene stresses during loading in a knee simulator. J Tribology 2001; 123:842-847.

Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK, Buchanan F, et al. Interlaboratory reproducibility of standard accelerated aging methods for oxidation of UHMWPE. Biomaterials 2001; 22:1731-1737.

Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK, Buchanan F, et al. Interlaboratory studies to determine optimal methods for measuring the oxidation index of UHMWPE. Biomaterials 2001; 22:2875-2881.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Pruitt L, Jewett CW, Goldberg V, Edidin AA. The relationship between the clinical performance and large deformation mechanical behavior of retrieved UHMWPE tibial inserts. Biomaterials 2000; 21:283-291.

Kurtz SM, Muhlstein C, Edidin AA. Surface morphology and wear mechanisms of four clinically relevant biomaterials after hip simulator testing. J Biomed Mat Res 2000; 52:447-459.

Edidin AA, Kurtz SM. The influence of mechanical behavior on the wear of four clinically relevant polymeric biomaterials in a hip simulator. J Arthroplasty 2000; 15:321-331.

Edidin AA, Jewett CW, Kwarteng K, Kalinowski A, Kurtz SM. Degradation of mechanical behavior in UHMWPE after natural and accelerated aging. Biomaterials 2000; 21:1451-1460.

Kurtz SM, Muratolgu OK, Evans M, Edidin AA. Advances in the processing, sterilization, and crosslinking of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for total joint arthroplasty. Biomaterials 1999; 20:1659-1688.

Edidin AA, Pruitt L, Jewett CW, Crane D, Roberts D, Kurtz SM. Plasticity-induced damage layer is a precursor to wear in radiation-crosslinked UHMWPE acetabular components for total hip replacement. J Arthroplasty 1999; 14:616-627.

Kurtz SM, Ochoa JA, Hovey CB, White CV. Simulation of initial frontside and backside wear rates in a modular acetabular component with multiple screw holes. J Biomech 1999; 32:967-976.

Kurtz SM, Pruitt LA, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. Radiation and peroxide crosslinking promote strain hardening behavior and molecular alignment in UHMWPE during multiaxial loading conditions. Biomaterials 1999; 20:1449-1462.

Kurtz SM, Pruitt LA, Crane DJ, Edidin AA. Evolution of morphology in UHMWPE following accelerated aging: The effect of heating rates. J Biomed Mater Res 1999; 46:112-120.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. A miniature-specimen mechanical testing technique scaled to the articulating surface of polyethylene components for total joint arthroplasty. J Biomed Mater Res (Appl Biomater) 1999; 48:75-81.

Kurtz SM, Pruitt L, Jewett CW, Crawford RP, Crane DJ, Edidin AA. The yielding, plastic flow, and fracture behavior of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene used in total joint replacements. Biomaterials 1998; 19:1989-2003.

Kurtz SM, Ochoa JA, White CV, Srivastav S, Cournoyer J. Backside nonconformity and locking restraints affect liner/shell load transfer mechanisms and relative motion in modular acetabular components for total hip replacement. J Biomech 1998; 31:431-437.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Bartel DL. Predictive model for the tensile true stress-strain behavior of chemically and mechanically degraded ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. J Biomed Mat Res (Appl) 1998; 43:241-248.

Kurtz SM, Bartel DL, Rimnac CM. Post-irradiation aging affects the stresses and strains in UHMWPE components for total joint replacement. Clin Orthop 1998; 350:209-220.

Kurtz SM, Foulds JR, et al. Validation of a small punch testing technique to characterize the mechanical behavior of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Biomaterials 1997; 18:1659-1663.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Bartel DL. The role of backside polishing, cup angle, and polyethylene thickness on the contact stresses in metal-backed acetabular components. J Biomech 1997; 30:639-642.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Bartel DL. Degradation rate of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. J Orthop Res 1997; 15:57-61.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Santner TJ, Bartel DL. Exponential model for the tensile true stress-strain behavior of as-irradiated and oxidatively degraded ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. J Orthop Res 1996; 14:755-761.

Books

Kurtz SM. The UHMWPE Biomaterials Handbook: Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. In: Total Joint Replacement and Medical Devices, Second Edition. Academic Press, Burlington, 2009.

Kurtz SM, Edidin E. The Spine Technology Handbook. Academic Press, New York, NY, 2006.

Kurtz SM. The UHMWPE Handbook: Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement. Academic Press, New York, NY, 2004.

Kurtz SM, Gsell R, Martell J. Highly Crosslinked and Thermally Treated Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Joint Replacements. ASTM STP 1445. American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohoken, 2003.

Book Chapters Iannuzzi A, Kurtz SM. Sterilization of joint replacement materials. In: Joint Replacement Technology, New Developments. Revell P (ed), Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, 2008.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Villarraga ML. Retrieval analysis of arthroplasty devices. In: Spinal Arthroplasty: The Preservation of Motion. Vaccaro AR, Papadopoulos S, Traynelis V, Haid R, Jr., Sasso R (eds), Elsevier Health Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Turner J, Herr M, Edidin AA, Rimnac CM. Assessment of surface roughness and waviness using white light interferometry for short-term implanted, highly crosslinked acetabular components. In: Highly Crosslinked and Thermally Treated Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene For Joint Replacements. STP 1445.

Kurtz SM, Gsell R, Martell J (eds), American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohoken, 2003.

Villarraga ML, Kurtz SM, Herr M, Edidin AA. Multiaxial fatigue behavior of oxidized and unoxidized UHMWPE during cyclic small punch testing at body temperature. In: Highly Crosslinked and Thermally Treated Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene For Joint Replacements. STP 1445. Kurtz SM, Gsell R, Martell J (eds), American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohoken, 2003.

Kurtz SM, Herr M, Edidin AA. The effect of specimen thickness on the mechanical behavior of UHMWPE characterized by the small punch test. In: Highly Crosslinked and Thermally Treated Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene For Joint Replacements. STP 1445. Kurtz SM, Gsell R, Martell J (eds), American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohoken, 2003.

Muratoglu O, Kurtz SM. Alternative bearing surfaces in hip replacement. In: Hip Replacement: Current Trends and Controversies. Singha R (ed), Marcel Dekker, New York, NY, 2002.

Kurtz SM, Srivastav S, Dwyer K, Ochoa J, Brown SB. Analysis of the stem-sleeve interface in a modular titanium alloy femoral component for total hip replacement. pp. 41-68. In: Functional Biomaterials. Katsube N, Soboyejo WO, Sacks M (eds), Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, 2001.

Edidin AA, Kurtz SM. Development and validation of the small punch test for UHMWPE used in total joint replacements. pp. 1-40. In: Functional Biomaterials; Katsube N, Soboyejo WO, Sacks M (eds), Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, 2001.

Scientific Exhibits

Siskey SD, Day JS, Capello WN, D’Antonio JA, Kurtz SM, Ong KL. Late radiographic changes around a HA-coated stem: Feasibility of FE models to evaluate remodeling. Scientific Exhibit No. 17, 77th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 9–13, 2010.

Ong KL, Lau E, Villarraga ML, Glassman S, Kurtz SM. Evaluating on-label and off-label use of BMP in the U.S. using administrative data. Scientific Exhibit No. 71, 77th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 9-13, 2010.

Medel FJ, Kurtz SM, Klein G, Levine H, Sharkey P, Austin M, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Rimnac C. Revisiting the clinical and wear performance of Poly Two tibial inserts after long-term implantation. Scientific Exhibit No. SE24. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Bozic KJ, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Vail TP, Rubash HE, Berry DJ. The epidemiology of revision total knee arthroplasty in the United States. Scientific Exhibit No. SE84. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Parvizi J, Purtill J, Sharkey P, MacDonald D, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Rimnac CM. Gamma inert sterilization: A solution to polyethylene oxidation? Scientific Exhibit No. SE06. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.

Walter WL, Gillies RM, Donohoo S, Kurtz SM, Ranawat AS, Hozack WJ, Tuke MA, Waters TS. Squeaking hips. Scientific Exhibit No. SE13. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.

Ong K, Lau E, Ianuzzi A, Villarraga ML, Kurtz SM. Future demand in spine fusions: U.S. projections to 2030. Scientific Exhibit No. SE64. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Ong KL, Schmier J, Mowat F, Saleh K, Dybvik E, Karrholm J, Garellick G, Havelin LI, Furnes O, Malchau H, Lau E. Future clinical and economic impact of revision THA and TKA. Scientific Exhibit No. SE39. 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Zhao K, Mowat F, Ong KL, Halpern M. The future burden of hip and knee revisions: U.S. projections from 2005 to 2030. Scientific Exhibit No. SE53. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

Ong KL, Day J, Manley M, Kurtz SM. Biomechanics of the Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Scientific Exhibit No. SE13. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Ong KL, Manley M. Periprosthetic bone stresses in modular acetabular components of hip replacement for young patients. Scientific Exhibit No. SE21. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

Conference Papers and Abstracts Kurtz SM, Medel F, Parvizi J, Austin MS, Klein G, Hartzband M, Stulberg B, Garino J, Kraay M, Rimnac CM. Wear and material performance of 1st generation highly crosslinked polyethylene implanted up to 10 years. Paper No. 110, 77th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 9–13, 2010.

Ong KL, Lau E, Villarraga ML, Glassman S, Kurtz SM. Evaluating on-label and off-label use of BMP in the U.S. using administrative data. Paper No. 19, 77th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 9–13, 2010.

Malkani A, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz SM, Manley M . Early and late dislocation risk following primary hip arthroplasty in the Medicare population. Poster No. 48, 77th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, March 9–13, 2010.

Bozic KJ, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz S, Vail TP, Rubash HE, Berry DJ. The comparative effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty bearing surfaces in the Medicare population. Paper No. 1, 19th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 6–8, 2009.

Kurtz SM, Medel F, Parvizi J, Austin MS, Klein G, Hartzband M, Stulberg B, Garino J, Kraay M, Rimnac CM. Wear and material performance of 1st generation highly crosslinked polyethylene implanted up to 10 years. Paper No. 2, 19th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 6–8, 2009.

Malkani A, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz SM, Manley M. Short-term dislocation risk following primary hip arthroplasty in the Medicare population. Lawrence D. Dorr Award Paper, 19th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 6–8, 2009.

Matar WY, Restrepo C, Parvizi J, Kurtz SM, Sharkey PF, Austin M, Hozack WJ. Revision hip arthroplasty for ceramic-on-ceramic squeaking hips does not compromise the results. Paper No. 22, 19th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 6–8, 2009.

Kurtz SM, Pavri BB, Ho RT, Lau E, Zhao K. Fourteen-year trends in pacemaker implantation in the United States. Paper No. AB20-3. Transactions of the 30th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society, Boston, MA, May 13–16, 2009.

Ong K, Lau E, Suggs J, Kurtz SM, Manley M. Complication risk following revision hip and knee arthroplasty in the Medicare population. Paper No. 181. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Bozic K, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Vail T, Berry D. The epidemiology of revision total hip arthroplasty in the United States. Paper No. 182. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Zhao K, Kelley M, Bozic K. National projections of younger patient demand for primary and revision joint replacement. Paper No. 183. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Ong K, Lau E, Mont M, Kurtz S, Manley M. Correlation of procedure time and surgeon volume with primary knee outcomes: A Medicare study. Paper No. 252. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Edidin A, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz S. Mortality risk for operated and non-operated vertebral fracture patients in the Medicare population. Paper No. 312. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Bozic K, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Vail T, Rubash H, Berry D. The epidemiology of THA bearing usage in the United States. Paper No. 616. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Bozic KJ, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Vail TP, Rubash HE, Berry DJ. The epidemiology of revision total knee arthroplasty in the United States. Poster No. 116. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Medel FJ, Kurtz SM, Klein G, Levine H, Sharkey P, Austin M, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Rimnac C. Revisiting the clinical and wear performance of Poly Two tibial inserts after long-term implantation. Poster No. 189. 76th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Las Vegas, NV, February 25–28, 2009.

Medel F, Kurtz S, MacDonald D, Shah P, Hozack W, Sharkey P, Klein G, Hartzband M, Stulberg B, Garino J, Kraay M, Rimnac C. First-generation highly crosslinked polyethylenes in THA: Clinical and material performance. Vol. 34, No. 0160. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Day J, Lau E, Ong K, Manley M, Kurtz S. Where is the baby boomer bulge? Projections for the incidence of hip fractures in the United States. Vol. 34., No. 0228. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Shkolnikov Y, Restrepo C, Parvizi J, Hozack W, Garino J, Suggs J, Kurtz S. Clinical validation of a squeakometer for characterization of acoustic emissions in arthroplasty patients. Vol. 34, No. 0343. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Johanson N, Kleinbart R, Cerynik D, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz S. Temporal relationship between knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty: A quality measure for joint care? Vol. 34, No. 0367. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Murphy JE, Sobieraj MC, Brinkman JG, Kurtz SM, Rimnac, M. Notch effects under physiologically-relevant conditions of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPEs. Vol. 34, No. 0455. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Jaekel D, Medel F, Kurtz S. Validation of crystallinity measurements of medical grade PEEK using specular reflectance FTIR-microscopy. Vol. 34, No. 0465. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Sobieraj MC, Murphy JE, Brinkman, JG, Kurtz SM, Rimnac, CM. Notched tensile fatigue behavior of PEEK under physiologic environmental conditions. Vol. 34, No. 0466. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Kurtz S, Siskey R. Small punch testing of artificially aged gamma-sterilized polycarbonate urethane acetabular components. Vol. 34, No. 0471. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Edidin A, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz S. Mortality risk for operated and non-operated vertebral fracture patients in the Medicare population. Vol. 34, No. 1800. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Day J, Baxter R, Shah P, Ramsey M, Morrey B, Steinbeck, M, Kurtz, S. Volumetric wear rates of polyethylene after semi-constrained total elbow arthroplasty. Vol. 34, No. 1878. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Day J, Lau E, Ong K, Williams Jr. G, Ramsey M, Kurtz S. Prevalence and projections for upper extremity arthroplasty in the United States. Vol. 34, No. 1927. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Ong K, Bozic K, Lau E, Vail T, Rubash H, Berry D, Kurtz S. Epidemiology of metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty and hip resurfacing arthroplasty in the U.S. Vol. 34, No. 2017. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Day J, Ong K, Manley M, Kurtz S. A comparison of peri-prosthetic bone remodeling for extensively coated and proximally coated femoral stems. Vol. 34, No. 2247. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Medel F, Shah P, Kurtz S. Retrieval analysis of contemporary alternative femoral head materials: Oxinium and biolox delta. Vol. 34, No. 2300. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Cohen A, Patel H, Medel F, Kurtz S. A standardized method for extraction of lipids and oxidation characterization of retrieved UHMWPE components. Vol. 34, No. 2308. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Doehring TC, Baxter RM, Kurtz SM, Steinbeck, MJ. In situ evaluation of sub-micron PE wear debris by enhanced polarized light image analysis. Vol. 34, No. 2312. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Baxter RM, Doehring TC, Jablonowski LJ, Kurtz SM, Steinbeck MJ. Histomorphologic characteristics of periprosthetic tissue from historical and crosslinked PE hip implants. Vol 34, No. 2326. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Medel F, Kurtz S, MacDonald D, Shah P, Patel H, Cohen A, Rimnac C. Correlation between in vivo oxidation and mechanical properties in contemporary polyethylene bearings. Vol. 34, No. 2327. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Haider H, Weisenburger J, Kurtz S, Rimnac C, Freedman J, Schroeder D, Garvin K. Highly crosslinked UHMWPE in TKA – Does Vitamin-E-stabilized polyethylene address our concerns? Vol. 34, No. 2328. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Kurtz S, Lau E, Ianuzzi A, Lanman T, Isaza J, Albert T. National revision burden for lumbar total disc replacement in the United States. Transactions Vol. 34. No. 2356. Vol. 34, No. 2356. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Bozic K, Kurtz S, Lau E, Ong K, Chiu V, Vail T, Rubash H, Berry D. The epidemiology of total hip arthroplasty bearing surface use in the United States. Vol. 34, No. 2451. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Ong K, Lau E, Suggs J, Kurtz S, Manley M. Relative risk of subsequent revision following revision total joint arthroplasty. Vol. 34, No. 2456. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Ong K, Lau E, Suggs J, Kurtz S, Manley M. Short-term complication risk following primary and revision total joint arthroplasty. Vol. 34, No. 2459. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Bozic K, Kurtz S, Lau E, Ong K, Vail T, Rubash H, Berry D. the epidemiology of total knee arthroplasty in the United States. Vol. 34, No. 2471. Transactions of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Las Vegas, NV, February 22–25, 2009.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Bozic K, Parvizi J, Berry D. Prosthetic joint infection risk following total hip and knee arthroplasty in the Medicare population. Paper No. 3, 18th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 7–9, 2008.

Bozic K, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Vail T, Berry D. The epidemiology of revision total hip arthroplasty in the United States. Paper No. 30, 18th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 7–9, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Zhao K, Kelley M, Bozic K. Younger patient demand for primary and revision joint replacement: National projections from 2010 to 2030. Paper No. 31, 18th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 7–9, 2008.

Bozic K, Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Vail T, Rubash H, Berry D. Premium bearing surface usage in total hip arthroplasty. Paper No. 41. 18th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 7–9, 2008.

Ong K, Lau E, Suggs J, Kurtz SM, Manley M. Relative risk of complications following revision hip and knee arthroplasty in the Medicare population. Poster No. 281. 18th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 7–9, 2008.

Ong K, Rundell S, Liepins I, Laurent R, Markel D, Kurtz S. Biomechanical evaluation of acetabular component polyethylene stresses, fracture risk, and wear rate during press-fit implantation. Poster No. P10, 2nd Joint Meeting of the Bone Research Society and the British Orthopaedic Research Society, Manchester, UK, June 23–25, 2008.

Markel D, Day J, Siskey R, Liepins I, Kurtz S, Ong K. Deformation of metal-backed acetabular components and the impact of liner thickness in a cadaveric model. Poster No. P18, 2nd Joint Meeting of the Bone Research Society and the British Orthopaedic Research Society, Manchester, UK, June 23–25, 2008.

Baxter R, Freeman T, Kurtz SM, Steinbeck M. Quantitative analysis of innate and adaptive immune response in periprosthetic THR retrieval tissue. Session No. 81. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Medel F, Kurtz SM, Brenner E, Sharkey P, Purtill J, Parvizi J, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Klein G, Hartzband M, Levine H, Rimnac C. Do post-irradiation stabilized polyethylenes oxidize in vivo? FTIR analysis of historical, conventional and stabilized polyethylene components for TKA. Session No. 58. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Siskey R, Shah P. Validation of MicroCT Measurement of in vivo volumetric wear for retrieved PCU acetabular components. Poster No. P-Sat-O-757. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

MacDonald D, Kurtz S, Brenner E, Medel F, Hozack W, Purtill J, Parvizi J, Austin M, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Stulberg B, Rimnac C. Oxidative properties and clinical performance of first and second-generation highly crosslinked acetabular bearings. Poster No. P-Sat-I-590. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

MacDonald D, Kurtz S, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Isaza J, Ross R. TDR oxidative properties following gamma sterilization in air and first-generation barrier packaging. Poster No. P-Sat-I-591. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Medel F, Kurtz SM, Brenner E, Reisig K, Parvizi J, Sharkey P, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Rimnac C. Influence of the design on post wear performance in posterior-stabilized TKA. Poster No. P-Sat-K-678. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Siskey R, Wipperman B, Siebert W, Mai S. Wear mechanisms of human retrieved polycarbonate urethane acetabular components. Poster No. P-Sat-I-586. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Siskey R. Accelerated aging of gamma-sterilized polycarbonate urethane acetabular components. Poster No. P-Sat-I-587. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Punt I, van Ooij A, de Bruin T, Cleutjens J, Kurtz SM, van Rhijn L. Periprosthetic tissue reactions in revised total disc arthroplasty. Poster No. P-Sat-A-008. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Sobieraj M, Kurtz SM, Rimnac C. Tensile Fracture Behavior of PEEK in the Presence of a Notch Riser. Poster No. P-Sat-A-013. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Baxter R, Steinbeck M, Tipper J, Rimnac C, Parvizi J, Marcolongo M, Kurtz SM. Evaluation of methods for optimized periprosthetic tissue digestion. Poster No. P-Sat-I-573. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Baxter R, Steinbeck M, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Ross R, Isaza J, Kurtz SM. Polarized light analysis of polyethylene particle load in TDR and THR retrieval tissue. Poster No. P-Sat-A-001. Transactions of the 8th World Biomaterials Congress, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 28–June 1, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Ianuzzi A, Siskey R, MacDonald D, Cohen A, Dooris A, Serhan H. Clinical validation of spine wear simulators with long-term TDR wear rates for a mobile bearing TDR. Paper No. C10. Transactions of Spineweek 2008, Geneva, Switzerland, May 26–31, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Ebert M, Siskey R, Ciccarelli L, Reitman M, Harper ML, Chan FW. Natural and accelerated aging of polyurethanes in the Bryan cervical disc. Poster No. P158. Transactions of Spineweek 2008, Geneva, Switzerland, May 26–31, 2008.

Siskey R, Kurtz SM, Ciccarelli L, Harper M, Chan F. A Validation of ISO-Standard Wear Testing Using Retrieved Metal-on-Metal Cervical Disc Replacements. Paper No. 30. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.

Kurtz S, MacDonald D, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Isaza J, Ross R. TDR oxidative properties following gamma sterilization in air and first-generation barrier packaging. Paper No. 42. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.
Kurtz S, Baxter R, Steinbeck M, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Isaza J, Ross R. Polyethylene particle load in TDR and THR retrieval tissue using polarized light microscopy. Paper No. 43. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.

Rundell S, Auerbach J, Balderston R, Kurtz S. Evaluating the influence of TDR positioning on subsidence and facet arthrosis. Paper No. 47. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.
Kurtz S, MacDonald D, Ianuzzi A. Does chronic rim impingement influence dome wear in mobile bearing TDR? Paper No. 57. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.
Rundell S, Guerin H, Auerbach J, Kurtz S. Nucleus pulposis replacement material stiffness properties affect vertebral body strains and remodeling response. Paper No. 67. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.
Guerin H, Heinly J, Auerbach J, Siskey R, Lonner B, Villarraga M, Kurtz S. Identifying appropriate interventional timepoints for nucleus pulposis replacements: Impact of degeneration dependent mechanical properties of the cartilaginous endplate. Paper No. 72. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.

Ianuzzi A, Kurtz S, van Ooij A, Bindal R, Ross R, Bohinski R, Kane W, Siskey R, Shah P, Villarraga M. In vivo deformation, surface damage, and biostability of polycarbonate urethane spacers from retrieved Dynesys systems. Paper No. 78. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.

Rundell S, Auerbach J, Balderston R, Kurtz S. Effects of TDR implantation and positioning on adjacent level facet forces and disc pressures. Poster No. 42. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Ebert M, Siskey R, Ciccarelli L, Reitman M, Harper ML, Chan FW. Natural and accelerated aging of polyurethanes in the Bryan cervical disc. Poster No. 118. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.

Siskey R, Villarraga M, Guerin H, Shah P, Kurtz S. Developing a surrogate annulus fibrosis model for nucleus pulposus replacement wear and fatigue characterization. Poster No. 136. 8th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Miami Beach, FL, May 6–9, 2008.

Baxter R, Steinbeck M, Tipper J, Rimnac C, Parvizi J, Marcolongo M, Kurtz SM. Evaluation of methods for optimized periprosthetic tissue digestion. Paper No. 58. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Medel F, Kurtz SM, Brenner E, Sharkey P, Purtill J, Parvizi J, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Klein G, Hartzband M, Levine H, Rimnac C. In vivo oxidation and oxidation potential in gamma air, gamma inert and post-irradiation stabilized polyethylene components for TKA. Paper No. 191. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.
Manley M, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz S. THA and TKA survivorship in the United States Medicare population: Effect of hospital and surgeon procedure volume. Paper No. 220. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Bozic K, Kurtz S, Lau E, Ong K, Vail T, Berry D. Revision total joint arthroplasty: Early insights into cause of failure, type of revision from newly implemented diagnosis and procedure codes. Paper No. 235. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Baxter R, Steinbeck M, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Ross R, Isaza J, Kurtz SM. Periprosthetic polyethylene particle load of retrieved TDR tissue: Comparison with THR tissue. Short Talk Poster No. 389. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Baxter R, Freeman T, Kurtz SM, Steinbeck M. Immunohistochemical analysis of periprosthetic tissue from THR revision surgery. Poster No. 749. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Day J, Beredjiklian P, Lau E, Ong K, Kurtz S. Trends in the incidence and treatment of wrist fractures in the Medicare population. Poster No. 1026. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Kurtz SM, MacDonald D, Ianuzzi A, van Ooij A, Isaza J, Ross ERS. In vivo oxidation and oxidation potential for polyethylene in total disc replacement following gamma sterilization in air and first-generation barrier packaging. Poster No. 1324. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Ianuzzi A, Kurtz S, van Ooij A, Bindal R, Ross R, Bohinski R, Kane W, Siskey R, Shah P, Villarraga M. In vivo deformation, surface damage, and biostability of polycarbonate urethane spacers from retrieved Dynesys systems. Poster No. 1325. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Rundell S, Auerbach J, Balderston R, Kurtz S. Total disc replacement positioning affects facet contact forces and vertebral body strains. Poster No. 1361. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Guerin H, Heinly J, Auerbach J, Siskey R, Lonner B, Villarraga M, Kurtz S. Human intervertebral disc cartilaginous endplate tensile mechanical properties are anisotropic and degeneration dependent. Poster No. 1444. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Sobieraj M, Kurtz SM, Rimnac C. Notch sensitivity behavior of PEEK in monotonic tension. Poster No. 1685. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Kurtz S, Lau E, Ong K, Zhao K, Kelly M, Bozic K. Future young patient demand for primary and revision joint replacement: National Projections from 2010 to 2030. Poster No. 1754. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Kurtz S, Ong K, Bartel D. Revisiting the effects of conformity, thickness, and material properties for contemporary polyethylene acetabular inserts. Poster No. 1765. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Markel D, Day J, Siskey R, Liepins I, Kurtz S, Ong K. Deformation of metal-backed acetabular components and the impact of liner thickness in a cadaveric model. Poster No. 1769. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Ong K, Day J, Geesink R, Manley M, Kurtz S. Biomechanical comparison of two proximally-coated femoral stems: Effects of stem length and distal finish. Poster No. 1824. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Ong K, Lau E, Manley M, Kurtz S. Association between procedure duration and THA and TKA survivorship in the United States Medicare population. Poster No. 1737. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Ong K, Rundell S, Liepins I, Laurent R, Markel D, Kurtz S. Biomechanical evaluation of acetabular component polyethylene stresses, fracture risk, and wear rate during press-fit implantation. Poster No. 1755. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Kurtz S, MacDonald D, Brenner E, Medel F, Hozack W, Purtill J, Parvizi J, Austin M, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Stulberg B, Rimnac C. In vivo oxidation, oxidation potential, and clinical performance of first and second-generation highly crosslinked acetabular bearings for THA. Poster No. 1790. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Siskey R, Villarraga M, Guerin H, Shah P, Kurtz S. Design and validation of a surrogate annulus fibrosus model for nucleus pulposus replacement wear and fatigue characterization. Poster No. 1924. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Siskey R, Kurtz SM, Ciccarelli L, Harper M, Chan F. Validation of ISO-standard wear testing with retrieved metal-on-metal cervical disc replacements. Poster No. 1927. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Medel F, Kurtz SM, Brenner E, Reisig K, Parvizi J, Sharkey P, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Rimnac C. Post damage in three contemporary designs of posterior-stabilized knee components: Comparison to a historical gold standard. Poster No. 2001. 54th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Francisco, CA, March 2-5, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Parvizi J, Purtill J, Sharkey P, MacDonald D, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Rimnac CM. Gamma inert sterilization: A solution to polyethylene oxidation? Paper No. 20. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.

Manley M, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz SM. THA and TKA survivorship in the United States Medicare population: Effect of hospital and surgeon procedure volume. Paper No. 581. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Manley M, Ong K. Association between procedure duration and THA and TKA survivorship in the United States Medicare population. Poster No. 66. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.

Kurtz SM, Parvizi J, Purtill J, Sharkey P, MacDonald D, Brenner E, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Rimnac CM. In vivo oxidation is a primary contributor to delamination in TKA. Poster No. 185. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, March 5-9, 2008.

Ong K, Lau E, Manley M, Kurtz SM. Association between procedure duration and THA and TKA survivorship in the United States Medicare population. Paper No. 4. 17th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 2-4, 2007.

Manley M, Ong K, Lau E, Kurtz SM. THA and TKA survivorship in the United States Medicare population: Effect of hospital and surgeon procedure volume. Poster No. 181. 17th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 2-4, 2007.

Kurtz SM, De Bruin T, Cleutjens J, van Ooij A, Punt I, Van Rhijn L. Long-term periprosthetic tissue reactions to polyethylene wear debris in total disc arthroplasty. Paper #169. Proceedings, 22nd North American Spine Society, Austin, TX, October 23-27, 2007.

Bowden AE, Shkolnikov Y, MacDonald D, Kurtz SM. Automated MicroCT-based damage maps of explanted polymeric TDR components. Poster #100. Proceedings, 22nd North American Spine Society, Austin, TX, October 23-27, 2007.

Kurtz SM, MacDonald D, Ciccarelli L, van Ooij A, Isaza J, Ross R, Bowden A, Patwardhan A. Are one-sided wear patterns predictive of greater clinical wear in mobile bearing TDRs? Poster #151. Proceedings, 22nd North American Spine Society, Austin, TX, October 23-27, 2007.

Sobieraj MC, Kurtz SM, Manley M, Wang A, Rimnac CM. Multi-axial fatigue of a conventional and sequentially annealed highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the 6th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies, Honolulu, HI, Paper No. 24, October 21–24, 2007.

Bergström JS, Bowden AE, Wang A, Manley M, Rimnac CM, Kurtz SM. Validation of hybrid model and ultimate chain stretch criterion for a second-generation highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Poster No. 498. Transactions of the 6th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies, Honolulu, HI, October 21-24, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Powell M, Ciccarelli L, Siskey R, White S, Chan F. Correlation of in-vivo and simulator-retrieved metal-on-metal cervical disc replacements. Paper No. 10. Proceedings, Eurospine 2007, Brussels, Belgium, October 2-6, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Heller J, Goffin J, Powell M, Ciccarelli L, Rouleau J, White S, Chan F. In vivo deformation and wear of retrieved Bryan cervical disc arthroplasties. Paper No. 12. Proceedings, Eurospine 2007, Brussels, Belgium, October 2-6, 2007.

van Ooij A, de Bruin T, Cleutjens J, Kurtz SM, Punt I, Van Rhijn LW. Polyethylene wear and periprosthetic inflammation in total disc arthroplasty. Paper No. 20. Proceedings, Eurospine 2007, Brussels, Belgium, October 2-6, 2007.

Punt I, Visser VM, Antonis JHA, van Rhijn LW, Kurtz SM, Schurink GWH, van Ooij A. Results of salvage operations for failed artificial discs: Does implant removal improve the outcome of revision total disc replacement surgery? Paper No. 21. Proceedings, Eurospine 2007, Brussels, Belgium, October 2–6, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Havelin L, Dybvik E, Ong KL, Malchau H. Comparison of arthroplasty survivorship in the U.S. and Scandinavia. Free Paper No. F176. Transactions of the 8th EFORT Congress, Florence, Italy, May 11-15, 2007.

Walter W, Kurtz SM, Tuke M, Hozack W, Holley K, Campbell D, Hooper G, Garino J, Spriggins T. Retrieval analysis of squeaking alumina ceramic-on-ceramic bearings. Free Paper No. F450. Transactions of the 8th EFORT Congress, Florence, Italy, May 11-15, 2007.

Van Ooij A, Kurtz SM, Van Rhijn L, De Bruin T. Polyethylene wear of Charité artificial discs: Macroscopic and microscopic wear and inflammatory reaction in peri-prosthetic tissue of 23 retrievals in 19 patients. Free Paper No. F758. Transactions of the 8th EFORT Congress, Florence, Italy, May 11-15, 2007.

Day J, Ong KL, Kurtz SM, Manley M. A finite element comparison of bone remodeling around bone-conserving femoral stems. Poster No. 552. Transactions of the 8th EFORT Congress, Florence, Italy, May 11-15, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Purtill J, Parvizi J. In vivo oxidation around locking mechanisms in retrieved annealed highly crosslinked liners. Poster No. 659. Transactions of the 8th EFORT Congress, Florence, Italy, May 11-15, 2007.

Ong KL, Day J, Kurtz SM, Field R, Manley M. Role of surgical variations on initial bone remodeling around hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Poster No. 727. Transactions of the 8th EFORT Congress, Florence, Italy, May 11-15, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Parvizi J, Purtill J, Sharkey P, MacDonald D, Shah P, Brenner E, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Rimnac CM. In vivo oxidation contributes to delamination but not pitting in TKA. Poster No. 943. Transactions of the 8th EFORT Congress, Florence, Italy, May 11-15, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Powell M, Ciccarelli L, Siskey R, White S, Chan F. Correlation of in-vivo and simulator-retrieved metal-on-metal cervical disc replacements. Paper No. PA-WE08. 7th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Berlin, Germany, May 1-4, 2007.

Kurtz SM, MacDonald D, Ciccarelli L, van Ooij A, Isaza J, Ross R, Bowden A, Patwardhan A. Are one-sided wear patterns predictive of greater clinical wear in mobile bearing TDRs? Paper No. PA-WE09. 7th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Berlin, Germany, May 1-4, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Heller J, Goffin J, Powell M, Ciccarelli L, Rouleau J, White S, Chan F. In vivo deformation and wear of retrieved Bryan cervical disc arthroplasties. Poster No. 109. 7th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Berlin, Germany, May 1-4, 2007.

Bowden AE, Shkolnikov Y, MacDonald D, Kurtz SM. Development and validation of an automated MicroCT-based technique for mapping damage of explanted polymeric components for TDR. Poster No. 196. 7th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Berlin, Germany, May 1-4, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Walter WL, Hozak W, Garino J, Tuke M, Parvizi J, Kirsch G, Ellis A. Retrieval analysis of squeaking alumina ceramic-on-ceramic bearings. Paper No. 196. 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Lau E, Mowat F, Saleh K, Schmier J. Projected economic burden of revision THA and TKA for Medicare enrollees in the next decade. Paper No. 22. 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, van Ooij A, Lorenz M, Zindrick M, Oleary P, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and fracture patterns with in vitro TDR motion response? Paper No. 437. 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Lau E, Mowat F, Schmier J. The surgeons’ revision burden: Analysis of caseload disparities in the United States (1990 to 2003). Poster No. 134. 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, February 14-18, 2007.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Schmier J, Parvizi J. The future infection burden in the United States: National projections from 2005 to 2030. Poster No. 0747. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Mazzucco D, Siskey R, Dumbleton J, Wang A, Manley M. Trace concentrations of vitamin E protect radiation crosslinked UHMWPE from oxidative degradation. Paper No. 20. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Havelin L, Dybvik E, Ong K, Malchau H. Arthroplasty survivorship in the US and Scandinavia: A Medicare-based comparison. Poster No. 1753. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Day J, Ong K, Bowden A, Manley M. A finite element comparison of bone conserving femoral stems. Poster No. 1715. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Day J, Steinbeck M, Baxter R, Grochowsky J, Sakona A, Abboud J, Ramsey M. Poster No. 1813. Wear analyses of retrieved components from total elbow arthroplasty. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Parvisi J, Purtill P, Sharkey P, MacDonald D, Shah P, Brenner E, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Rimnac C. In vivo oxidation contributes to delamination but not pitting in TKA. Poster No. 1891. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Ross R, de Waal J, Isaza J, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, MacDonald D, Villarraga ML. Clinical significance of polyethylene oxidation for total disc arthroplasty. Poster No. 1130. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Manley M, Ong K, Rushton N, Field R. Biomechanics of a PEEK horseshoe-shaped cup: Comparisons with a predicate deformable cup. Poster No. 1717. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Bowden A, Manley M, Munting E. Biomechanics of a stemless, metaphyseal fixation femoral design: Effects of screw fixation and interface conditions. Poster No. 1714. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Day J, Field R, Manley M. Adaptive bone remodeling around the Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Poster No. 1693. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Day J, Field R, Manley M. Role of surgical variations on initial bone remodeling around the Birmingham resurfacing arthroplasty. Poster No. 1709. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Lau E, Chin K, Ianuzzi A, Villarraga ML. Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar fusion rates in the U.S.: Perspective from two health databases. Poster No. 1016. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Lau E, Chin K, Ianuzzi A, Villarraga ML. Projections to 2030 of the prevalence of primary and revision spine fusions in the U.S. Poster No. 1070. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Lau E, Mowat F, Saleh K, Schmier J. Projected economic burden of revision THA and TKA for Medicare enrollees in the next decade. Poster No. 0746. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, Sobieraj M, Wang A, Manley M, Rimnac C. Rate and notch-induced triaxial stress state effects on the axial stress and strain behavior of a conventional and sequentially annealed highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Poster No. 1789. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2007; 32.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Ross ER, Ciccarellli L, Villarraga ML. Analysis of textured endplates and bone ongrowth in retrieved Charité total disc replacements. Poster #113. Proceedings, North American Spine Society, Seattle, WA, September 26-30, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, van Ooij A, Lorenz M, Zindrick M, O’Leary P, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and fracture patterns with in vitro TDR motion response? Special Interest Poster #87. Proceedings, North American Spine Society, Seattle, WA, September 26-30, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K. Survival of hip and knee arthroplasty in the U.S. using Medicare data. Poster No. 33. 16th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 3-5, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, van Ooij A, Lorenz M, Zindrick M, O’Leary P, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and fracture patterns with in vitro TDR motion response? Paper No. SP31. Annual Meeting of the Spine Society of Europe (Eurospine 2006), Istanbul, Turkey, October 25-28, 2006.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, MacDonald D, Topper J, Villarraga ML. Impact of in vivo oxidation on the clinical performance of total disc replacements. E-Poster No. 495. 13th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Athens, Greece, July 12-15, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, van Ooij A, Lorenz M, Zindrick M, O’Leary P, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and fracture patterns with in vitro TDR motion response? Paper No. 38. 13th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Athens, Greece, July 12-15, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Bergström JS, Bowden A, Rimnac CM. Development and implementation of an advanced user material model for UHMWPE. Transactions of the 9th International LS-DYNA Users Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, July 4-6, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Patwardhan A, van Ooij A, Lorenz M, Zindrick M, Oleary P, Peloza P, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. What is the correlation of in vivo wear and fracture patterns with in vitro TDR motion response? 6th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montreal, Canada, May 9-12, 2006.

2006 Spine Education In Research Award. Kurtz SM, Bowden A, Bergström JS, Rimnac CM. Rim fracture risk of highly crosslinked polyethylene total disc replacements. 6th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montreal, Canada, May 9-12, 2006.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. Analysis of textured endplates and bone ongrowth in retrieved Charité total disc replacements. 6th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montreal, Canada, May 9-12, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Pare P, Buchholz P, McCombe P, Chan F. Characterization of the first explanted maverick and comparison with implants tested using a spine wear simulator. 6th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montreal, Canada, May 9-12, 2006.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, MacDonald D, Topper J, Villarraga ML. The impact of polyethylene oxidation on the long-term clinical performance of total disc replacements. 6th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montreal, Canada, May 9-12, 2006.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. Polyethylene wear and rim fracture in total disc arthroplasty. Paper No. PAPR108. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Zhao K, Mowat F, Ong K, Halpern M. The future burden of hip and knee revisions: U.S. projections from 2005 to 2030. Paper No. PAPR403. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

Kurtz SM, McCombe P, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML, Chan F. Analysis of in vivo wear mechanisms in maverick total disc arthroplasty. Poster No. P398. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Chin K, Lau E, Mowat F, Villarraga ML. Changes in revision spine fusion rates at all levels in the United States from 1990-2003. Poster No. P394. 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Manley M, Ong K, Rushton N, Field R. Biomechanical assessment of a novel deformable acetabular cup design. Poster No. 188. British Hip Society 2006 Annual Meeting, Edinburgh, UK, March 1-3, 2006.

Kurtz SM, Day J, Manley M, Rushton N, Field R. Biomechanics of the Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Poster No. 187. British Hip Society 2006 Annual Meeting, Edinburgh, UK, March 1-3, 2006.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, van Rhjin LW, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML. PE wear, rim fracture, and osteolysis in retrieved total disc replacements. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:117.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Mowat F, Ong K, Halpern M. Nationwide trends in revision surgery caseload in the U.S. from 1990-2003. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:179.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Schmier J, Parvizi J, Halpern M. Nationwide infection burden in revision hip and knee arthroplasty Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006;31:235.
Kurtz SM, Manley M, Ong K. Shell material properties and periprosthetic bone stresses in modular acetabular components of hip replacement for young patients. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:486.

Kurtz SM, Manley M, Ong K, Rushton N, Field R. Biomechanical assessment of a novel deformable acetabular cup design. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:517.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Day J, Manley M. Biomechanics of the Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty: Effects of fixation and interface conditions. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:528.

Kurtz SM, Purtill J, Sharkey P, Topper D, MacDonald D, Kraay MJ, Goldberg VM, Parvizi J, Rimnac CM. Clinical significance of in vivo oxidation for gamma sterilized knees. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:552.

Kurtz SM, Mazzucco D, Dumbleton J. Can in vivo oxidation of UHMWPE be simulated and accelerated in vitro? Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:666. Kurtz SM, MacDonald D, Rimnac CM. Gamma inert-sterilization improves in vivo oxidation resistance of acetabular liners. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:669.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Purtill J, MacDonald D, Topper J, Martell J, Parvizi J. the locking mechanisms of retrieved crossfire liners do not oxidize in vivo. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:670.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Chin K, Lau E, Mowat F, Villarraga ML. Age and gender prevalence of revision spine fusion rates in the United States from 1990 to 2003. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:1265.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong KL, Mowat FS, Halpern M. The future revision burden in the United States: National projections from 2005 to 2030. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2006; 31:1576.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Mowat F, Ong K, Halpern M, Schmier J. Racial differences in hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States. Poster No. 1. 15th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 4-6, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Ong K, Halpern M, Schmier J. The future burden of hip and knee revisions: U.S. projections from 2005 to 2030. Poster No. 2. 15th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dallas, TX, November 4-6, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Manley M. Biomechanics of the Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Paper A3-4. 18th International Symposium of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Kyoto, Japan, September 29-October 2, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Chin K, Lau E, Mowat F, Villarraga ML. Age and gender prevalence of revision spine fusion rates in the United States from 1990 to 2003. Philadelphia Spine Research Symposium, Philadelphia, PA, September 27, 2005.

Kurtz SM, McCombe P, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML, Chan F. Retrieval analysis of short-term implanted maverick total disc arthroplasty. Paper #124. Proceedings, North American Spine Society, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-October 1, 2005.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Zeiger A, Villarraga ML. Central core and rim damage in retrieved polyethylene total disc replacement components. Paper #17. Proceedings, North American Spine Society, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-October 1, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Lau E, Schmier J, Halpern M, Edidin AA. Mortality following diagnosis of vertebral compression fracture (VCF) in the Medicare population. Paper #197. Proceedings, North American Spine Society, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-October 1, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Schmier J, Halpern M, Lau E, Edidin AA. Medical care costs associated with vertebral fractures among Medicare beneficiaries. Poster #93. Proceedings, North American Spine Society, Philadelphia, PA, September 28-October 1, 2005.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Zeiger A, Villarraga ML. Polyethylene wear and rim fracture of retrieved total disc arthroplasty. Paper #41. Annual Meeting of the Spine Society of Europe, Barcelona, Spain, September 21-24, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Chan F, Pare P, Buccholz P, McCombe P. In vitro wear performance of total discs—What methods are appropriate? Poster #46. Annual Meeting of the Spine Society of Europe, Barcelona, Spain, September 21-24, 2005.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Zeiger A, Villarraga ML. Polyethylene wear analysis of retrieved total disc arthroplasty. Paper #6. 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Banff, Alberta, July 7-9, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Chan F, Pare P, Buchholz P, McCombe P. Is unidirectional motion clinically relevant for wear testing of artificial disc implants? E-Poster #228. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Banff, Alberta, July 7-9, 2005.

Kurtz SM, McCombe P, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML, Chan F. In vivo wear mechanisms in a retrieved metal-on-metal total disc arthroplasty. E-Poster #235. 12th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, Banff, Alberta, July 7-9, 2005.

Kurtz SM, van Ooij A, Peloza J, Ciccarelli L, Zeiger A, Villarraga ML. Wear and surface damage analysis of retrieved Charité total disc replacements. 5th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, New York, NY, May 4-7, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Bowden AE, Bergström, Villarraga ML. Biomechanical analysis of polyethylene stresses in the Charité total disc replacement. 5th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, New York, NY, May 4-7, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Chan F, Pare P, McCombe P, Metheny W, Davis N. Is unidirectional wear testing appropriate for total disc replacement implants? 5th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, New York, NY, May 4-7, 2005.

Kurtz SM, McCombe P, Ciccarelli L, Villarraga ML, Chan F. Analysis of in vivo wear mechanisms in a retrieved total disc arthroplasty. 5th Annual Meeting of the Spine Arthroplasty Society, New York, NY, May 4-7, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Mowat F, Ong K, Chan N, Lau E, Halpern M. The revision burden for hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States. Transactions of the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, P058, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Ong K, Villarraga ML, Mazzucco D, Jaekel D, Edidin A. Mechanical properties of freshly-procured and previously-frozen human cadaveric nucleus. Transactions of the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, P319, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Halpern M, Schmier J. Cost effectiveness thresholds for prophylactic use of antibiotic bone cement. Transactions of the 72nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, P048, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Mowat F, Ong K, Chan N, Lau E, Halpern M. Hip and knee arthroplasty revision rates in the United States: Implications for a national registry. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:265.

Kurtz SM, Grochowsky J, Most E, Alaways L, Siskey R. Digital photogrammetry for quantitative wear analysis of retrieved TKA components. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:153.

Kurtz SM, Costa L, Bracco P, Brach del Prever E, Gallinaro P. A European survey of oxidation and packaging for current orthopedic UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1667.

Kurtz SM, Mazzucco D, Dumbleton J. Accelerated methods for simulating in vivo aging of gamma-sterilized UHMWPE Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1666.

Kurtz SM, Turner J, MacDonald D, Rimnac C. Does the femoral head inhibit in vivo degradation of acetabular liners? Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1680.

Kurtz SM, Mowat F, Ong K, Chan N, Lau E, Halpern M. Economic burden of hip and knee arthroplasty procedures in the Medicare population. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1148.

Kurtz SM, Sharkey P, Purtill J, Grochowsky J, Taschner G, Most E, Hozack W, Parvisi J. Effect of wear damage on prevalence and extent of osteolysis in failed TKA. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1203.

Kurtz SM, Gencur S, Rimnac C. Fatigue crack propagation resistance of conventional and highly crosslinked, thermally treated UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1661.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, MacDonald D, Turner J. Material property variation and clinical performance of retrieved crossfire liners. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1684.

Kurtz SM, Bowden A, Edidin A. Validation of a MicroCT technique for measuring volumetric wear in retrieved acetabular liners. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2005; 30:1189.

Kurtz SM, Stein H, Redeker G. Meeting the joint replacement challenge with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Medical Design & Diagnostic Industry, March, 2005.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Turner J, Marcolongo M, Rimnac C, Edidin A. In vivo degradation of gamma air vs. inert-sterilized (arcom) UHMWPE acetabular liners. Transactions of the 71st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons 2004; p. P062, 2004.

Kurtz SM, Halpern M, Ray R, Martell M, Hozack W, Rothman R. Population cost and outcome thresholds for highly crosslinked acetabular components for THA in the U.S. population. Transactions of the 71st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons 2004; p. P033.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, Bellezza A, Cripton P, Harrigan T, Edidin A. Biomechanical evaluation of kyphoplasty on treated and adjacent vertebral bodies. Transactions of the 71st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons 2004; p. P422.

Kurtz SM, Marcolongo M, Rimnac C, Hozack W, Turner J, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Edidin A. Does degradation of gamma air sterilized UHMWPE liners continue during implantation? Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2004; 29:186.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, Bellezza A, Harrigan T, Cripton P. The biomechanical effects of kyphoplasty on adjacent non-treated vertebral bodies: A finite element analysis. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2004; 29:1141.

Kurtz SM, Harrigan T, Charriere E, Streicher R. Acetabular shell-liner mismatch: Fluid volume displacement and contact conditions. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2004; 29:1350.

Kurtz SM, Harrigan T, Bergström J, Rimnac C. Analysis of stresses and fracture risk for posterior-stabilized TKA designs incorporating highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2004; 29:1483.

Kurtz SM, Harrigan T, Manley M. Fluid pressurization screw hole model for metal-backed total joint components. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2004; 29:1351.

Kurtz SM, Grochowsky J, Sharkey P, Purtill J, Hozack W, Siskey R. Relationship between post damage and condylar damage in posterior-stabilized TKA. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2004; 29:1394.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac C. Ultimate property distributions for conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2004; 29:1470.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac C. Failure predictions of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the 7th World Biomaterials Congress 2004; p. 2648. Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Harrigan T, Rimnac C. Failure risk assessment of TKA designs incorporating highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the 7th World Biomaterials Congress 2004; p. 2654.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac C. Distributions of ultimate properties for conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the 7th World Biomaterials Congress 2004; p. 2656.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Turner J, Marcolongo M, Klimash M, Edidin A. In-vivo changes to mechanical performance of UHMWPE acetabular liners following long-term implantation. Transactions of the 70th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons 2003; p. P017.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, Cripton P, Edidin AA. The biomechanical effects of kyphoplasty on single thoraco-lumbar vertebrae: A parametric finite element analysis. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2003; 28:29.

Kurtz SM, Cooper C, Siskey R, Allen M, Hubbard N. Effects of dose rate and thermal treatment on the physical and mechanical properties of highly crosslinked UHMWPE used in total joint replacement. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2003; 28:1411.

Kurtz SM, Turner J, Bracco P, Costa L. The effect of cholesteryl acetate absorption on the mechanical behavior of crosslinked and conventional UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2003; 28:1423.

Kurtz SM, Gencur S, Rimnac CM. Fracture toughness of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPEs. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2003; 28:1426.

Kurtz SM, Turner J, Bracco P, Costa L. Does cholesteryl acetate absorption affect the mechanical properties of conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE? Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2003;26:42.

Kurtz SM, Marcolongo M, Hozack W, Turner J, Rimnac C, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Edidin A. Evidence of in vivo mechanical degradation of UHMWPE acetabular inserts. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2003; 26:44.

Kurtz SM, Bergström JS, Rimnac CM. Multiaxial failure modeling for conventional and highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2003; 26:175.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Turner J, Rimnac C, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Edidin A. Surface damage of short-term implanted conventional and highly crosslinked acetabular components for THA. Transactions of the 12th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 2002; p. 22.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Turner J, Rimnac C, Kraay M, Goldberg V, Edidin A. In-vivo degradation of mechanical properties and wear performance of UHMWPE acetabular liners. Transactions of the 12th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 2002; p. 39.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Villarraga ML, Herr MP, Ciccarelli L, Hozack W, Turner J. Relationship between clinical performance and mechanical behavior of retrieved UHMWPE acetabular liners. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2002; 25:25.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Villarraga ML, Ciccarelli L, Hozack W. Evaluation of wear in short term implanted highly-crosslinked uhmwpe inserts. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2002; 25:27.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Villarraga ML, Herr MP, Ciccarelli L, Bergström J, Rimnac C. Effect of temperature and crystallinity on the mechanical behavior of highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2002; 25:57.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Herr MP, Hozack W, Turner J. Wear characterization in short term retrieved highly crosslinked UHMWPE liners using surface topology. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2002; 25:184.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Villarraga ML, Herr MP, Ciccarelli L, Rimnac CM. The role of shear in the wear mechanism of UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2002; 25:186.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Harrigan T. Stresses on subchondral bone after THA with use of alternative bearing surfaces. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2002; 25:186.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Villarraga ML, Herr MP, Ciccarelli L. The effect of body temperature on the multiaxial fatigue behavior of virgin and highly crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2002; 25:402.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac CM, Edidin A. Constitutive modeling of crosslinked UHMWPE for joint replacements. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2002; 27:50.

Kurtz SM, Edidin A, Jaffe W, Harrigan T, Manley M. Effects of impact loading on alternative bearing surfaces and subchondral bone of THA. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2002; 27:99.

Kurtz SM, Herr M, Turner J, Edidin A, Hozack W. Deconvolution of surface topology for quantification of initial wear in retrieved highly crosslinked acetabular inserts for THA. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2002; 27:1012.

Kurtz SM, Spiegelberg S, Wallace S, Greer K, Costa L, Muratoglu C, Cooper C. Interlaboratory reproducibility of swell ratio measurements for crosslinked UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2002; 27:1025.

Kurtz SM, Ciccarelli L, Edidin A, Bergström, Rimnac C, Villarraga ML, Herr M. Thermomechanical behavior of highly crosslinked UHMWPE: Effect of remelting vs. annealing. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2002; 27:1026.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, Ciccarelli L, Edidin A, Herr M. Multiaxial fatigue behavior of virgin and highly crosslinked UHMWPE at body temperature. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2002; 27:1035.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Taki N, Lehman R, Edidin A. Steady state cyclic behavior of radiation sterilized and crosslinked UHMW polyethylenes. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2002; 27:1040.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CJ, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. Shear punch testing for virgin and degraded UHMWPE in orthopaedic implants. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2001; 24:42.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Muth J. Montell 1900 degrades faster than GUR 1050 during accelerated aging after gamma irradiation in air. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2001; 24:81.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac CM, Edidin AA. Constitutive theories for UHMWPE for monotonic and cyclic loading conditions. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2001; 24:310.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac CM, Edidin AA. Multiaxial validation of constitutive theories for UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2001; 24:311.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Jewett CJ. Shear resistance of virgin and crosslinked UHMWPE for TJR. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2001; 24:398.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, Edidin AA. Fatigue punch testing of virgin and crosslinked UHMWPE under cyclic multiaxial loading conditions. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2001; 24:478.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Muth J. Nitrogen bomb aging of UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 2001; 24:591.

Kurtz SM, Giddings V, Edidin A. Coupled stress and kinematic analysis of a contemporary load-controlled knee simulator. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2001; 26:1106.

Kurtz SM, Villarraga ML, Edidin A. Fatigue response of virgin and crosslinked UHMWPE to cyclic multiaxial loading. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2001; 26:1020.

Kurtz SM, Edidin A, Herr M, Yau S-S, Muth J. Virgin UHMWPE is not immune to oxidative degradation: A useful feature of accelerated aging? Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2001; 26:1027.

Kurtz SM, Bergström J, Rimnac C, Edidin A. Constitutive modeling of UHMWPE used in total joint replacements under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2001; 26:1028.

Kurtz SM, Hozack W, Ray R, Edidin A. Biomechanical analysis of cementing an acetabular liner in a metal shell for revision total hip arthroplasty. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2001; 26:1078.

Kurtz SM, Edidin A, Hozack W, Gomez C, Herr M. Mechanical behavior of acetabular components after implantation. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2001; 26:1064.

Kurtz SM, Srivastav S, Dwyer K, Ochoa J, Brown S. Analysis of the stem-sleeve interface in a modular titanium alloy femoral component for total hip replacement. ASME 2000 Congress and Exposition, Symposium on Functional Biomaterials: Joint Replacement, Orlando, FL, November 7, 2000.

Kurtz SM, Edidin A. Development and validation of the small punch test for UHMWPE used in total joint replacements. ASME 2000 Congress and Exposition, Symposium on Functional Biomaterials: Joint Replacement, Orlando, FL, November 7, 2000.

Kurtz SM, Giddings VL, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. Temperature and formulation dependence of elastic and fracture behavior during small punch testing of bone cements. Transactions of the 6th World Biomaterials Congress 2000; p. 412.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Fisher J, Dharmastiti R, Barton DC, Doyle C. Mechanical behavior of slot drawn UHMWPE under multiaxial drawing conditions. Transactions of the 6th World Biomaterials Congress 2000; p. 388.

Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK, Buchanan F, Currier B, Gsell RA, Greer K, Gualtieri GM, Johnson R, Schaffner S, Sevo K, Spiegelberg S, Shen FW, Yau S-S. Interlaboratory uncertainty of oxidation measurements after accelerated aging of UHMWPE. Transactions of the 6th World Biomaterials Congress 2000; p. 921.

Kurtz SM, Giddings VL, Muratoglu OK, O’Connor DO, Harris WH, Krevolin J. Finite element analyses of a highly crosslinked acetabular component for total hip replacement. Transactions of the 6th World Biomaterials Congress 2000; p. 1463.

Kurtz SM, Giddings VL, Muratoglu OK, Harris WH, Krevolin J. Stresses in a highly crosslinked patellar component for total knee replacement. Transactions of the 6th World Biomaterials Congress 2000; p. 1472.

Kurtz SM, Rising M, Chui C, Abnet C, Muhlstein C, Rimnac CM, Edidin AA. Quantification and validation of hip simulator wear surface topology using white light interferometry. Transactions of the 6th World Biomaterials Congress 2000; p. 1470.

Kurtz SM, Rising M, Chui C, Abnet C, Muhlstein C, Edidin AA Surface morphology of UHMWPE, PTFE, HDPE, and polyacetal after hip simulator testing. Transactions of the 6th World Biomaterials Congress 2000; p. 1475.

Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK, Buchanan F, Currier B, Gsell RA, Greer K, Gualtieri GM, Johnson R, Schaffner S, Sevo K, Spiegelberg S, Shen FW, Yau S-S. Interinstitutional reproducibility of standard accelerated aging methods for UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2000; 25:3.

Kurtz SM, Giddings VL, Muratoglu OK, O’Connor DO, Harris WH, Krevolin J. Stresses in a highly crosslinked acetabular component for total hip replacement. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2000; 25:222.

Kurtz SM, Giddings VL, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. A small punch test technique for characterizing PMMA used in total joint replacement. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2000; 25:509.

Kurtz SM, Rising M, Chui C, Abnet C, Muhlstein C, Edidin AA. Surface morphology of four clinically relevant biomaterials after hip simulator testing. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2000; 25:539.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Fisher J, Dharmastiti R, Barton DC, Doyle C. Enhancement of multiaxial mechanical behavior by slot drawing of UHMWPE: A candidate biomaterial for total knee arthroplasty. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 2000; 25:563. Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Giddings VL. The role of elastic and large-strain mechanical behavior on the wear of UHMWPE, HDPE, PTFE, and polyacetal evaluated by a hip simulator. 1999 Advances in Bioengineering, ASME, BED 43:127–128, 1999.

Kurtz SM, Muhlstein CL, Chui C, Rising M, Edidin AA. The relationship between hip simulator wear and surface morphology characterized using white light interferometry. 1999 Advances in Bioengineering, ASME, BED—43:149–150, 1999.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Kalinowski A, Rimnac CM, Edidin AA. Mechanical degradation of retrieved UHMWPE tibial components characterized by the small punch test. 1999 Advances in Bioengineering, ASME, BED—43:151–152, 1999.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Goldberg V, Kraay M, Krzypow D, Platte S, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Kalinowski A, Edidin AA. The mechanical performance of conventional vs. Hylamer-M retrieved tibial inserts. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:4.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Jewett CW, Kwarteng K, Kalinowski A, Kester M. Through-thickness degradation of UHMWPE is more severe than previously estimated using indirect techniques. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:7.

Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK, Mounib L, Buchanan F, Currier B, Gsell R, Shen S, Swope S, Yau S-S, Urian C. Confirmed interlaboratory validation studies of a standard method for determining the oxidation index of UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:46. Kurtz SM, Edidin AA.

Validation of a modern hip simulator using four clinically applied polymeric biomaterials. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:177.

Kurtz SM, Spiegelberg, Edidin AA. Effects of molecular weight distribution on the network properties of radiation- and chemically-crosslinked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:215.

Kurtz SM, Ambrosio AMA, Sahota JS, Runge C, Allcock HR, Laurencin CT. A novel polyphosphazene-hydroxyapatite composite for bone repair: Mechanical evaluation during in vitro degradation. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:407.

Kurtz SM, Crane DJ, Pruitt LA, Rimnac CM, Edidin AA. Plasticity induced damage layer and lamellar alignment detected in UHMWPE: A comparison of retrievals and simulator components. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:515.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Crane D, Pruitt L, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. Effect of peroxide and radiation crosslinking on the strain hardening behavior and molecular alignment of UHMWPE. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1999; 22:516.

Kurtz SM, Ochoa JA, Hovey CB, White CV. Frontside vs. backside wear in an acetabular component with multiple screw holes. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999; 24:54.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Jewett CW, Foulds JR. Direct correlation of abrasive wear for irradiation-crosslinked UHMWPE with large-deformation mechanical behavior determined at the articulating surface. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999; 24:101.

Kurtz SM, Levine D, Lin S. Mechanical behavior of UHMWPE characterized by uniaxial and biaxial tension tests. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999; 24:820.

Kurtz SM, Muratoglu OK, Mounib B, Currier B, Gsell R, Hastings B, Shen F, Yau S-S, Urian C. Interlaboratory validation of a standard for determining the oxidation index of UHMWPE. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999; 24:98.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Crane D, Pruitt L, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. Radiation and chemical crosslinking promotes strain hardening behavior and molecular alignment in UHMWPE under multiaxial loading conditions. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999; 24:842.

Kurtz SM, Edidin A, Taylor SK, Bruchalski P, Serekian P. Measurement of average wear rates for four clinically applied biomaterials. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999; 24:856.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Jewett CW, Kwarteng K, Kalinowski A, Kester M. Degradation of through-thickness mechanical properties is more severe than previously estimated using indirect measurement techniques. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1999; 24:74.

Kurtz SM, Thibault KL, Kothari M, Giddings VL, Thibault LE. Structural response of the infant braincase to multidirectional impacts. Transactions of the Third World Congress of Biomechanics 1998; p. 466a.

Kurtz SM, Runge C, Thibault KL, Thibault LE. Finite element analysis of deformation of the human infant head under impact loading conditions. Proceedings, 8th Injury Prevention Through Biomechanics Symposium 1998; p. 175.

Kurtz SM, Runge C, Youssef A, Magram G, Thibault LE. Material properties of human infant skull: Experiments and numerical analysis. Proceedings, 8th Injury Prevention Through Biomechanics Symposium 1998; p. 173.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Crane D, Pruitt L, Foulds JR, Edidin AA. Ultimate properties and crystalline morphology of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene during uniaxial and biaxial tension. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1998; 21:125.

Kurtz SM, Foulds JR, Jewett CW, Edidin AA. Direct correlation of abrasive wear resistance of irradiation-crosslinked UHMWPE cups with large-deformation mechanical behavior determined at the articulating surface. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1998; 21:220.

Kurtz SM, Crane D, Pruitt L, Edidin AA. Structural evolution in UHMWPE due to accelerated thermal aging after gamma radiation in air versus nitrogen: The effect of heating rates. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1998; 21:503.

Kurtz SM, Thibault KL, Margulies SS. Effect of age-dependent properties of the braincase on the response of the infant brain to impact. 1997 Advances in Bioengineering 1997; 36:137-138.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA. A miniature specimen mechanical testing technique scaled to the articulating surface of polyethylene components for total joint arthroplasty. 10th Annual Symposium on the Future of Technology in Arthroplasty, ISTA 1997; 66-67.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Crane DJ, Taylor SK, Foulds JR, Pruitt L, Edidin AA. Effect of crosslinking on abrasive wear resistance, crystalline morphology, and the large deformation mechanical behavior at the articulating surface. Transactions of the Third World Congress of Biomechanics 1998; p. 349a.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA. Small punch miniature specimen mechanical test. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 1998; 26(Supplement 1):S-120, PB.3.

Kurtz SM, Crane D, Pruitt L, Edidin AA. Degradation rate during accelerated thermal aging of UHMWPE after gamma sterilization in air and nitrogen. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Vol. 23, p. 788, 1998.

Kurtz SM, Foulds JR, Jewett CW, Edidin AA. Small punch test for characterization of aged UHMWPE after gamma sterilization in air and nitrogen.. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1998; 23:361.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Manley M, Edidin AA. Mechanical characterization of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene using the small punch test after gamma sterilization and aging. Transactions of the Society for Biomaterials 1998;21:500.

Kurtz SM, Ochoa JA, White CV. Liner/shell load transfer mechanisms in a modular acetabular component for total hip replacement. 1997 Advances in Bioengineering 1997; 36:303–304.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Moalli JE, Edidin AA. An elastic-plastic material model for the true stress-strain behavior of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene in tension and compression 1997 Advances in Bioengineering 1997; 36:311-312.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Moalli JE, Vogt RM, Edidin AA. The true ultimate stresses and fracture morphology of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene upon tensile failure. 1997 Bioengineering Conference 1997; 35:57–58.

Kurtz SM, Jewett CW, Foulds JR, Srivastav S, Edidin AA. Small punch testing for characterization of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene used in total joint replacements. 1997 Advances in Bioengineering 1997; 36:307–308.

Kurtz SM, Cournoyer JR, Ochoa JA. Relative motion at the backside of a metal-backed acetabular component under quasistatic and dynamic loading. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997; 22:839.

Kurtz SM, Ochoa JA, White CV, Srivastav S, Cournoyer JR. The effect of nonconformity and locking restraints on backside micromotion for a metal-backed acetabular component with a polar fenestration. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1997; 22:312.

Kurtz SM, Bartel DL, Rimnac CM. Analysis of the stresses and strains in UHMWPE components for total joint replacement after chemical and mechanical degradation. 1996 Advances in Bioengineering 1996; 33:315–316.

Kurtz SM, Edidin AA, Bartel DL. The effects of thickness, backside polishing, and cup angle on the contact stresses in a metal-backed acetabular component. Transactions of the Orthopedic Research Society 1996; 21:460.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Bartel DL. The degradation rate of UHMWPE components. Transactions of the Orthopedic Research Society1996; 21:492. Kurtz SM, Bartel DL, Rimnac CM. Effects of post-irradiation aging on the stresses and strains in UHMWPE tibial components for TKR. Transactions of the 2nd Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies of U.S.A., Japan, Canada, and Europe 1995; p. 70.

Kurtz SM. The effects of degradation on the properties, stresses, and strains in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene components for total hip and knee replacement. Dissertation, Cornell University, 1995.

Kurtz SM, Bartel DL, Rimnac CM. Post-irradiation aging and the stresses in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene components for total joint replacement. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1994; 19:584.

Kurtz SM, Rimnac CM, Li S, Bartel DL. A bilinear material model for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene total joint replacements. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1994; 19:289.

Kurtz SM, Bartel DL, Edidin AA. The effect of gaps on contact stress and relative motion in a metal backed acetabular component for total hip replacement. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1994; 19:243.

Kurtz SM, Gabriel SM, Bartel DL. The effect of non-conformity between metal-backing and polyethylene inserts in acetabular components for total hip arthroplasty. Transactions of the Orthopaedic Research Society 1993; 18:434.

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Orthopaedic Research Society, Society for Biomaterials
• American Society for Testing and Materials (Vice-Chairman of Subcommittee F04.11 on Polymeric Materials)