The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 25, Issue: 3, Page: e31

Acetabular UHMWPE Survival and Wear with Different Manufacturing Techniques

John B. Meding; Merrill A. Ritter; E. Michael Keating; Michael E. Berend; Philip M. Faris; Robert A. Malinzak

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Improved methods of sterilization and crosslinking of UHMWPE have been introduced to minimize wear in THR. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical performance of UHMWPE using the same cup system with different PE resins, manufacturing, and sterilization techniques.

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