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Interim analysis of highly cross-linked polyethylene versus standard liners in TKA

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May 2016

Interim analysis of highly cross-linked polyethylene versus standard liners in TKA

Vol: 5| Issue: 5| Number:66| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Is There a Benefit to Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene in Posterior-stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Randomized Trial

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Jan;474(1):88-95

Contributing Authors:
PF Lachiewicz ES Soileau

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192 patients (236 knees) undergoing primary posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were included in the interim analysis of this randomized controlled trial. Patients were randomized to undergo TKA with either a standard or highly cross-linked polyethylene tibial liner. This trial was conducted in order to determine if highly cross-linked polyethylene tibial liners provided clinical a...

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