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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Main Authors: Joost H J van Erp, Julie R A Massier, Jelle J Halma, Thom E Snijders, Arthur de Gast
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-05-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2020.1730073