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An uncemented iso-elastic monoblock acetabular component: Preliminary results

  • Jelle J. Halma*
  • , Rienk Eshuis
  • , H. Charles Vogely
  • , Steven M. van Gaalen
  • , Arthur de Gast
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Little is known about the clinical application of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) blended with vitamin E. This study evaluates an uncemented iso-elastic monoblock cup with vitamin E blended HXLPE. 112 patients were followed up for 2. years. 95.5% completed the follow-up. The mean VAS score for patient satisfaction was 8.8 and the mean Harris Hip Score was 94.2. In 7 cases initial gaps behind the cup were observed, which disappeared completely during follow-up in 6 cases. The mean femoral head penetration rate was 0.055. mm/year. No adverse reactions or abnormal mechanical behavior was observed with the short term use of vitamin E blended HXLPE. This study shows the promising performance of this cup and confirms the potential of vitamin E blended HXLPE.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)615-621
Number of pages7
JournalThe Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume30
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2015

Keywords

  • Femoral head penetration
  • Highly-crosslinked polyethylene
  • Iso-elastic
  • Total hip arthroplasty
  • Uncemented monoblock cup
  • Vitamin E blended

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