The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 24, Issue: 2, Page: e44

The Epidemiology of Total Hip Arthroplasty Bearing Usage in Total the United States

Kevin Bozic; Steven M. Kurtz; Edmund Lau; Kevin Ong; Vanessa Chiu; Thomas P. Vail; Harry E. Rubash; Daniel J. Berry
Hip
Hard-on-hard bearings offer the potential to improve total hip arthroplasty (THA) implant survivorship. However, the specific indications for using these advanced technologies remain controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of bearing surface usage in the United States.

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