The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 25, Issue: 3, Page: e1

The Comparative Effectiveness of Total Hip Arthroplasty Bearing Surfaces in the Medicare Population

Kevin J. Bozic; Kevin Ong; Edmund Lau; Steven M. Kurtz; Thomas P. Vail; Harry E. Rubash; Daniel J. Berry

Hip

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) bearing surfaces, including metal-polyethylene (M-PE), metal-metal (M-M), and ceramic-ceramic (C-C) are associated with unique risks and potential benefits. The purpose of this study was to compare the risk of complication and reoperation among Medicare patients with different THA bearing surfaces.

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