Highly Cross-linked Polyethylene for Hip Resurfacing: Results at 10 Years in Patients Under Age 50 by Dr. Pritchett 2015
James W. Pritchett MD, 901 Boren Ave. #900, Seattle, WA 98104
bonerecon@aol.com(206) 779-2590.
Abstract
Background:
Cross-linked polyethylene has much less wear than conventional polyethylene and
can used in a more bone conserving thickness of 4 mm. We have used it for hip
resurfacing since 2001.
Questions/Purposes:
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a highly cross-linked polyethylene
acetabular component for hip resurfacing in patients under age 50. I posed 5
questions: (1) What are the … Read the rest