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Superior rim fracture of a vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) liner leading to total hip arthroplasty revision

This case report looks at the failure of a vitamin E-infused highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular liner that fractured at the superior rim of the locking mechanism. This calls to question whether there is a problem with the vitamin E-infused product or a flaw in the design of the liner or pos...

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Autores principales: Brazier, Brett G., Mesko, J. Wesley
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6123179/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30186906
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2018.02.001