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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 98-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 81 - 81
1 Jan 2016
Ramakrishnan R Tsurumoto M D'Antonio J
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Background

A first generation once annealed highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) was introduced in 1998. At 8 years it was reported to have a 78% reduction in wear compared with conventional polyethylene and no osteolysis. However, concerns regarding the long-term performance and oxidative resistance of this annealed material exist because of the presence of free radicals.

Questions/purposes

We therefore addressed the following questions: (1) Does the improvement in wear observed at earlier follow-up continue out to 15 years? (2) What is the incidence of osteolysis in this group of patients?


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 98-B, Issue SUPP_4 | Pages 82 - 82
1 Jan 2016
Ramakrishnan R Tsurumoto M Malkani AL
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Introduction

Technological advances in the processing of polyethylene have led to improved survivorship of total hip arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine if a second generation highly cross-linked polyethylene could improve upon wear rates compared to conventional and first generation cross-linked polyethylene in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty.

Methods

Linear and volumetric wear rates of a second generation highly cross-linked polyethylene were evaluated following primary total hip arthroplasty. There were 44 patients with an average age of 68.6 years and mean follow-up of 5.3 years. Patients were evaluated at six weeks, one, two and five years. Wear rates were determined from digitized AP Pelvis radiograph by an independent observer using Martell's software. Acetabular inclination and femoral head size were also evaluated to determine variability in wear rates.