| Literature DB >> 26043046 |
Neil T Dion1, Charles Bragdon2, Orhun Muratoglu2, Andrew A Freiberg2.
Abstract
This article reviews the history of the development of highly cross-linked polyethylene and provides an in-depth review of the clinical results regarding the durability of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) used in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The use of polyethylene as a bearing surface has contributed to the success of THA and TKA; however, polyethylene wear and osteolysis can lead to failure. Ongoing clinical and retrieval studies are required to analyze outcomes at longer-term follow-up.Entities:
Keywords: Highly cross-linked polyethylene; Osteolysis; Total hip arthroplasty; Total knee arthroplasty; Vitamin E
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26043046 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2015.02.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orthop Clin North Am ISSN: 0030-5898 Impact factor: 2.472