Highly cross-linked polyethylene versus conventional polyethylene in primary total knee arthroplasty: comparable clinical and radiological results at a 10-year follow-up

ConclusionsClinical, radiological results, and revision rates are similar between HXLPE and CPE in TKA after 10 years of follow-up, although HXLPE benefits remain controversial.Level of evidenceIII.

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Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - February 26, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research