The present invention discloses methods for enhancing the wear-resistance of polymers, the resulting polymers, and in vivo implants made from such polymers. One aspect of this invention presents a method whereby a polymer is irradiated, preferably with gamma radiation, then thermally treated, such as...http://www.google.com/patents/US8008365?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8008365 - Crosslinking of polyethylene for low wear using radiation and thermal treatments
