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Thirteen-year results of cementless total hip arthroplasty with zirconia heads on highly cross-linked polyethylene.
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Modern rheumatology [Mod Rheumatol] 2021 Sep; Vol. 31 (5), pp. 1045-1049. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Dec 01. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objectives: Zirconia ceramic was introduced for femoral heads because of its mechanical strength and fracture toughness. Highly cross-linked polyethylene has been shown to achieve wear reduction compared to conventional polyethylene. The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term results of cementless total hip arthroplasty with zirconia femoral heads on highly cross-linked polyethylene.<br />Methods: Radiographic measurements of two-dimensional femoral head penetration into the polyethylene were performed with a computerized method (PolyWare) in 93 hips at a mean follow-up of 13 years. The steady-state wear rates were measured based on the radiographs from the first year after surgery to the final follow-up.<br />Results: The mean Merle d'Aubigné and Postel score had improved significantly from 10.9 points preoperatively to 15.3 postoperatively ( p < 0.001). Osteolysis was not found around the implant, and no zirconia heads had fractures. The total head penetration rate was 0.04 mm/year, and the steady-state wear rate was 0.02 mm/year. Kaplan-Meier survivorship with the endpoint of revision was 97% (95% confidence interval [CI], 92% to 99%) at 10 years.<br />Conclusion: Zirconia on highly cross-linked polyethylene demonstrated extremely low wear properties at long-term follow-up.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1439-7609
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Modern rheumatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33153348
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14397595.2020.1847753