
Durability and function similar between all-polyethylene and metal-backed tibial component

Durability and function similar between all-polyethylene and metal-backed tibial component
Cemented all-polyethylene and metal-backed polyethylene tibial components used for primary total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 1798 primary total knee implants
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Oct 5;93(19):1790-8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.J.01303Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
12 studies, outlining 1798 patients who underwent primary total knee arthroplasty, were used in this analysis investigating long-term durability and functionality of tibial implants. The implants of focus were all-polyethylene and metal-backed. The results indicated that durability and functionality of the all-polyethylene tibial components were non-inferior to those of the metal-backed components...
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