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Cross-linked liners wear at a lower rate than non–cross-linked polyethylene liners

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August 2013

Cross-linked liners wear at a lower rate than non–cross-linked polyethylene liners

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:522| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

A Randomized Prospective Evaluation of Outcomes after Total Hip Arthroplasty Using Cross-linked Marathon and Non–cross-linked Enduron Polyethylene Liners

J Arthroplasty. 2006 Sep; 21(6 Suppl 2):17-25.

Contributing Authors:
Engh CA AS Stepniewski SD Ginn SE Beykirch CJ Sychterz-Terefenko Hopper RH CA Engh

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Synopsis

220 patients requiring total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive a total hip arthroplasty with a non-cross-linked Enduron liner or a total hip arthroplasty with a cross-linked Marathon polyethylene liner. Two-dimensional head penetration and corresponding volumetric head displacement (Hip Analysis Suit), implant stability, osteolysis (radiographic review), and patient-perceived functional ...

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