Comparison of Conventional Polyethylene Wear and Signs of Cup Failure in Two Similar Total Hip Designs

Multiple factors have been identified as contributing to polyethylene wear and debris generation of the acetabular lining. Polyethylene wear is the primary limiting factor in the functional behavior and consequent longevity of a total hip arthroplasty (THA). This retrospective study reviewed the cli...

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Main Authors: Thomas B. Pace, Kevin C. Keith, Estefania Alvarez, Rebecca G. Snider, Stephanie L. Tanner, John D. DesJardins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Advances in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/710621
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