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Effect of oxidized zirconium vs stainless steel head on polyethylene wear in cemented THA
April 2016
Effect of oxidized zirconium vs stainless steel head on polyethylene wear in cemented THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Do Oxidized Zirconium Femoral Heads Reduce Polyethylene Wear in Cemented THAs? A Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Dec;473(12):3822-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients with osteoarthritis of the hip were randomized to cemented total hip arthroplasty (THA) with either an oxidized zirconium or a stainless steel femoral head, and either highly-crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) or ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The purpose of the study was to determine whether there were differences in radiographic steady-state femoral head penetratio...
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