Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10081933 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Using 743 total hip arthroplasties that included 6 hemispheric porous-coated cup designs, this study used a multiple linear regression to identify those factors that influenced polyethylene wear rates. Wear rates for each hip were based on serial head penetration measurement made with computer-assisted techniques. Implant factors associated with an increased wear rate included terminal sterilization with a non-cross-linking chemical surface treatment, a 4-mm lateralized liner, a cobalt-chrome femoral head, and a longer shelf life for liners γ-irradiated in air. After accounting for these implant characteristics and patient factors, wear rates among the 6 cup designs were not significantly different (P = .89). Although polyethylene wear is frequently characterized for specific implant designs, this study demonstrated that there are several common factors that influence polyethylene wear rates.
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Authors
William G. MD, Robert H. PhD, Stuart D. BS, Neil P. BS, C. Anderson MD, Charles A. MD,