AAOS 2022: Oxidized Zirconium vs. Cobalt Chrome Femoral Heads in Total Hip Arthroplasty

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OrthoEvidence. AAOS 2022: Oxidized Zirconium vs. Cobalt Chrome Femoral Heads in Total Hip Arthroplasty. ACE Report. 2022;232(1):1. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/14572

Study Type:Randomized Trial

OE Level Evidence:N/A

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Oxidized Zirconium vs. Cobalt Chrome Femoral Heads in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial with 10 Years Follow Up

Contributing Authors:
B Kayani J Baawa-Ameyaw A Fontalis J Tahmassebi N Wardle R Middleton FS Haddad

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Synopsis

262 patients were assessed at the 10 year follow up of this randomized controlled trial comparing Oxidized Zirconium femoral heads with an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene liner, Oxidized Zirconium femoral heads with a highly cross-linked polyethylene liner, and Cobalt Chrome femoral heads with a highly cross-linked polyethylene liner. Outcomes of interest included liner wear rate, inciden...