
Arthroplasty
Highly cross-linked polyethylene liners significantly reduce wear in THA
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J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009 Apr;91(4):773-82
100 patients with degenerative arthritis of the hip were randomized to receive total hip arthroplasty with highly cross-linked or conventional polyethylene liners to compare their wear rates. The results of this trial indicated that there was a significant reduction in the wear rate of the highly cross-linked group. It was also noted that there was a difference in wear rates between the sexes.
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