2-year results of an RCT of 2 uncemented isoelastic monoblock acetabular components: lower wear rate with vitamin E blended highly cross-linked polyethylene compared to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
Background and purpose — The long-term survival of arthroplasty components may be limited by polyethylene wear-related problems such as periprosthetic osteolysis and aseptic loosening. Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) blended with vitamin E was introduced to improve oxidative stability and t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-05-01
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Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2020.1730073 |