| Literature DB >> 27536625 |
Won-Kee Choi1, Myung-Rae Cho1, Seung-Bum Chae1, Dong-Young Kim1.
Abstract
It has been known the highly cross linked polyethylene (HXLPE) has an advantage of improved wear rate. However, the alteration in mechanical properties such as decreased tensile yield and fatigue strength make concerns about fragility of HXLPE. We experienced a case of HXLPE breakage. But, this case of liner breakage happened although patient belonged to normal BMI and proper acetabular cup position so called "safe zone" on radiographs. So, we report this case with reference review.Entities:
Keywords: Fragility; Highly cross linked polyethylene; Wear
Year: 2015 PMID: 27536625 PMCID: PMC4972726 DOI: 10.5371/hp.2015.27.3.192
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hip Pelvis ISSN: 2287-3260