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Cross-linked polyethylene head: Reduced wear irrespective of femoral head
March 2013
Cross-linked polyethylene head: Reduced wear irrespective of femoral head
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Clinical results of the wear performance of cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty: Prospective randomized trial
J Arthroplasty. 2009 Dec;24(8):1216-20. Epub 2009 Aug 12.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
94 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomized to one of four groups. These groups consisted of one group receiving non cross-linked polyethaline (CLPE) liners and three groups receiving CLPE liners from different companies. This trial assessed the efficacy of the use of CLPE in THA, while comparing their results to traditional polyethaline (PE) liners. The results from this s...
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