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Comparing Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene vs. Conventional Polyethylene in Primary TKAs at 10yrs
March 2025
Comparing Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene vs. Conventional Polyethylene in Primary TKAs at 10yrs
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
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.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
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 y...
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