Fatigue Strength of Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) was developed for its superior wear properties in comparison to conventional polyethylene (CPE). The higher dose irradiation required for HXLPE may also cause embrittlement, which reduces fatigue resistance and leads to su...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00373 |