Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) comparable to standard PE in TKA
Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) comparable to standard PE in TKA
Cross-linked versus conventional polyethylene for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis
J Orthop Surg Res. 2016 Mar 30;11(1):39.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six clinical trials (3 RCTs and 3 non-RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis to determine the mid-term comparative efficacy of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) and conventional polyethylene (CP) following TKA for end-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Outcomes of interest included prosthesis loosening, osteolysis, tibial polyethylene wear, and postoperative knee function. Results ...
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