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01-07-2009 | Orthopaedic Surgery

In vivo wear reduction of argon compared to air sterilized UHMW-polyethylene liners

Authors: J. H. M. Goosen, C. C. P. M. Verheyen, B. J. Kollen, N. J. A. Tulp

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 7/2009

Abstract

Introduction

To date, no studies have been published that report on the in vivo advantages of sterilisation in argon (ARGON) versus air (AIR) of UHMWPE liners with respect to wear extend and pattern in uncemented total hip arthroplasty.

Method

Femoral penetration rates were measured in 93 AIR and 79 ARGON liners, during a mean follow-up of 8 (3–12) years.

Results

During the first 3 years after implantation, both groups showed no differences in mean wear rate (P = 0.13). Thereafter, the ARGON liner demonstrated a decrease in wear rate of 0.04 mm/year from 4 to 6 years (P = 0.006), 0.14 mm/year from 7 to 9 years (P < 0.001), and 0.33 mm/year beyond 9 years follow-up (P = 0.015) compared to the AIR liner. One AIR acetabular component required revision.

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Title: In vivo wear reduction of argon compared to air sterilized UHMW-polyethylene liners
Authors: J. H. M. Goosen
C. C. P. M. Verheyen
B. J. Kollen
N. J. A. Tulp
Publication date: 01-07-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-008-0771-y

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In vivo wear reduction of argon compared to air sterilized UHMW-polyethylene liners

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Introduction

Method

Results

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