The Journal of Arthroplasty, PAPER #8| VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2, P302, FEBRUARY 01, 2007

Reduction in Osteolysis With Cross-Linked: Polyethylene at 5 Years

Rudi Bitsch, MD Christian Heisel, MD Scott B. Bal, MD Mylene dela Rosa Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD
Marathon cross-linked polyethylene (PE) has demonstrated low wear in short-term studies that approached the reduction predicted by wear simulators. With longer follow-up, wear rate can be more accurately determined and radiographs can be assessed for osteolysis.

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