The Journal of Arthroplasty, PAPER #19| VOLUME 25, ISSUE 3, E19, APRIL 01, 2010

The Outcome of Polyethylene Liner Exchange for the Treatment of Wear and Osteolysis Among Porous-Coated Cups

William G. Hamilton, MD Robert H. Hopper Jr, PhD C. Anderson Engh Jr, MD Charles A. Engh Sr, MD

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The treatment of osteolysis associated with stable cementless cups remains controversial. This study evaluates the outcome of polyethylene liner exchanges performed for wear or osteolysis, which has been our preferred management strategy over the past 17 years.

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