Wear and osteolysis around total knee arthroplasty

Osteolysis induced by wear debris of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene has emerged as a significant problem after total knee arthroplasty. The generation of polyethylene wear and the development of osteolysis around total knee arthroplasty are caused by a combination of patient, implant, and...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 53
Main Authors:	Naudie, Douglas D R, Ammeen, Deborah J, Engh, Gerard A, Rorabeck, Cecil H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.01.2007
Subjects:	Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee Device Removal Humans Knee Prosthesis - adverse effects Osteolysis - etiology Osteolysis - surgery Polyethylenes - adverse effects Prosthesis Design Prosthesis Failure Reoperation Risk Factors Surface Properties
ISSN:	1067-151X
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