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Vitamin E vs Conventional HXLPE liners in THA: no significant difference after 24 months
November 2015
Vitamin E vs Conventional HXLPE liners in THA: no significant difference after 24 months
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Vitamin-E diffused highly cross-linked polyethylene liner compared to standard liners in total hip arthroplasty. A randomized, controlled trial
Int Orthop. 2015 Aug;39(8):1499-505Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
51 patients with primary osteroarthritis undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomly assigned to receive either conventional highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) liners or vitamin E (α-tocopherol) treated HXLPE liners. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether vitamin E treated HXLPE liners resulted in lower polyethylene wear compared to the conventional HXLPE liners up to...
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