The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 24, Issue: 2, Page: e7

2 Year RSA Evaluation of Femoral Head Penetration in a Challenge Population of Young THR Patients

David Ayers; Peyton Hays; Daniel Osuch; Mark Eskander; Erika McPhee; Henrik Malchau; Charles R. Bragdon
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Although the early clinical results of highly cross-linked UHMWPE are encouraging, there is little information in young, active patients. The purpose of this prospective, randomized protocol is to evaluate femoral head penetration following THA in a challenge population (mean age 58).

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