Incidence and Characteristics of Osteolysis in HXLPE THA at 16-Year Follow Up in Patients 50 Years and Less

Young patients present a challenge for total hip arthroplasty (THA) survivorship. Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) liners have decreased the prevalence of osteolysis; however concerns exist regarding the biologic activity of wear particles. The purpose of this study was to determine incidence and characteristics of osteolytic lesions in young HXLPE THA patients at average 16 year follow up and determine the ability to detect osteolysis.

Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - August 25, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Richard D. Rames, Travis J. Hillen, Gail Pashos, William J. Maloney, John C. Clohisy Source Type: research