The effect of bearing type on the outcome of total hip arthroplasty: Analysis of 209,912 primary total hip arthroplasties registered in the Dutch Arthroplasty Register
Background and purpose — Alternative bearing surfaces such as ceramics and highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) were developed in order to further improve implant performance of total hip arthroplasties (THAs). Whether these alternative bearing surfaces result in increased longevity is subject to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2017.1405669 |