Oxidized Zirconium Total Knee Arthroplasty Implant Failure in a Patient With Knee Instability
Oxidized zirconium was introduced as an alternative bearing surface to decrease polyethylene wear and reduce aseptic mechanical failure of hip and knee arthroplasties. Oxidized zirconium combines the strength of a metal with wear properties of ceramic, proposing increased survivorship of implant com...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-09-01
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Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344120301199 |