Fracture of Two Moderately Cross-Linked Polyethylene Tibial Inserts in a TKR Patient

Highly cross-linked polyethylene has become the gold standard in total hip replacement for its wear resistance. Moderately crosslinked polyethylene is now available for total knee replacement (TKR), although concerns about reduced mechanical strength have prevented widespread adoption. The purpose o...

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Main Authors: Matthew G. Teeter, James P. McAuley, Douglas D. Naudie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/491384