title: Do new materials improve acetabular fixation and reduce wear? Commentary on an article by David C. Ayers, MD, et al.: "radiostereometric analysis study of tantalum compared with titanium acetabular cups and highly cross-linked compared with conventional liners in young patients undergoing total hip replacement".
authors: Joint Implant Surgeons, New Albany, Ohio.
authors: Adolph V
authors: AV
authors: Lombardi
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D011095:Polyethylenes; D059869:Radiostereometric Analysis; D013635:Tantalum; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D011095:Polyethylenes; D013635:Tantalum; D014025:Titanium