The Fate of Zone 2 Radiolucencies in Contemporary Highly Porous Acetabular Components: Not All Designs Perform Equally
Background: The enhanced frictional resistance of modern ultraporous acetabular components can impede complete seating; however, surgeons expect the enhanced ingrowth surface to resolve polar (zone 2) gaps over time via osseointegration. This study characterized zone 2 radiographic osseointegration...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-04-01
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Series: | Arthroplasty Today |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344121000182 |