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Lower incidence of osteolysis development with HLXPE vs. standard polyethylene over 12-yr follow-up
December 2017
Lower incidence of osteolysis development with HLXPE vs. standard polyethylene over 12-yr follow-up
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The Relationship Between Polyethylene Wear and Periprosthetic Osteolysis in Total Hip Arthroplasty at 12 Years in a Randomized Controlled Trial Cohort
J Arthroplasty. 2017 Apr;32(4):1186-1191Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
53 patients who were scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to have the procedure completed using either a highly-crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) liner or a conventional, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) liner. Patients were assessed on computed tomography for incidence and volume of osteolytic lesions over a minimum 12-year follow-up. Incidence for the development ...
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