Comparing Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene vs. Conventional Polyethylene in Primary TKAs at 10yrs .
Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial of Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Versus Conventional Polyethylene in 518 Primary TKAs at 10 Years.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025 Jan 15;107(2):121-126.Five hundred eighteen patients with knee osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, or posttraumatic arthritis were randomized to receive a cemented posterior-stabilized TKA using either a highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) insert (n=264) or a conventional ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) insert (n=254). The primary outcome of interest was implant survivorship free from revision at 10 years. Secondary outcomes included survivorship free from reoperation and complications, functional outcome scores, and radiographic findings. Outcomes were assessed at a mean of 11 years postoperatively. Overall, the results of the study revealed no significant differences in implant survivorship or clinical outcomes between the groups, though no wear-related failures were seen in the HXLPE group. The findings suggest that HXLPE inserts perform comparably to UHMWPE with potential long-term advantages in wear-related outcomes.
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