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Highly cross-linked polyethylene liners significantly reduce wear in THA
May 2013
Highly cross-linked polyethylene liners significantly reduce wear in THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Wear rate of highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty. A randomized controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Apr;91(4):773-82Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients with degenerative arthritis of the hip were randomized to receive total hip arthroplasty with highly cross-linked or conventional polyethylene liners to compare their wear rates. The results of this trial indicated that there was a significant reduction in the wear rate of the highly cross-linked group. It was also noted that there was a difference in wear rates between the sexes.
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