title: Second-Generation Annealed Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene has Low Wear at Mean Seven Year Follow-up.
abstract: First-generation once annealed highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) has perfomed well for over 10 years but the presence of free radicals remain a concern. A second-generation sequentially annealed HXLPE was developed to further reduce wear, maintain mechanical strength, and enhance oxidative resistance.
authors.affiliation: Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedics Association Moon Township, PA.
authors.forename: James A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: D'Antonio
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN.
authors.forename: William N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Capello
authors.affiliation: Michigan Orthopedic Center Lansing, MI.
authors.forename: J Wesley
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Mesko
authors.affiliation: Stryker Orthopaedics Mahwah, NJ.
authors.forename: Rama
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ramakrishnan