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Highly cross-linked polyethylene liners reduce femoral head penetration in THA
March 2013
Highly cross-linked polyethylene liners reduce femoral head penetration in THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
New polyethylenes in total hip replacement: A prospective, comparative clinical study of two types of liner
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Feb;90(2):149-53Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were randomized to assess differences in aspect loosening between procedures, performed either using highly cross-linked or non-cross-linked polyethylene liners. At final follow-up of mean 66.3 months, the highly crossed-linked liners demonstrated a reduced wear rate with significantly less femoral head penetration when compared to the non-cross-linked...
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