Alternative bearing surfaces--do we need them?
In this article, we describe briefly the biological mechanisms responsible for aseptic glenoid loosening, review current alternative bearing surfaces, and provide data supporting use of these surfaces for glenoid components.
Williams
Gerald R
GR
The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Iannotti
Joseph P
JP
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D020959:Polyethylene / Q000737:chemistry; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013499:Surface Properties; D016474:Weight-Bearing
D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents; D020959:Polyethylene