Hip implant study identifies materials with the lowest risk of needing revision

Hip implant study identifies materials with the lowest risk of needing revision

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found. The research could help hospitals, surgeons and patients to choose what hip implant to use for replacement surgery.

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Source: Medical Xpress

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