Does highly cross-linked polyethylene wear less than conventional polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty? A double-blind, randomized, and controlled trial using roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis.
A prospective double-blind, randomized, and controlled trial was conducted using roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis; 54 total hip arthroplasty patients were randomized to receive either highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) or standard ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) liners. The 3-dimensional penetration of the liner was determined over 2 years. For the first 3 months, both polyethylene types had a rapid penetration rate (HXLPE: 0.22 mm, SD = 0.17 mm; UHMWPE: 0.21 mm, SD = 0.15 mm; P = .78). After 3 months, the HXLPE penetration rate (0.06 mm/y, SD = 0.06 mm/y) was significantly lower than the UHMWPE penetration rate (0.10 mm/y, SD = 0.07 mm/y; P = .04). The penetration in the first 3 months was probably caused by creep or bedding in; from 3 months onward, much of the penetration was probably caused by wear. We conclude that HXLPE has a 40% lower wear rate as compared with UHMWPE, suggesting that it will perform better in the long term.
Glyn-Jones
Sion
S
Nuffield Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
Isaac
Sherif
S
Hauptfleisch
Jennifer
J
McLardy-Smith
Peter
P
Murray
David W
DW
Gill
Harinderjit Singh
HS
D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery; D010780:Photogrammetry; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
D011095:Polyethylenes; C111601:ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene