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Highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular liner has better wear properties than UHMWP
March 2013
Highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular liner has better wear properties than UHMWP
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The creep and wear of highly cross-linked polyethylene: a three-year randomised, controlled trial using radiostereometric analysis
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 May;90(5):556-61.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
54 patients scheduled to receive hip replacements were randomized to the type of polyethylene material of acetabular liners with either a highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) or standard ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) been used. Only in the first 6 months the cup penetration was found to be creep-dominated, but after 1 year most penetration was attributed to wear. HXLPE was ...
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