The Impact of Storage Time on the Wear Rates of Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Acetabular Liners in Hip Simulators

Acetabular Components in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Is There Evidence That Cementless Fixation Is Better?

“…Moreover, various factors such as the material shape and geometry, surface finish, and bearing surface affect the durability of a component, and the surgical approach used and the expertise of the surgeon may also affect its survivorship 18 . Other important factors that can influence the in vivo wear properties of the bearing surface are the shelf life and sterilization environment (air or an inert environment) of the polyethylene 19,20 . Regardless of these factors, the method of fixation of the acetabular component also affects survivorship of this component.…”

Severe Polyethylene Wear Requiring Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty in Three Dogs

“…Storage results in oxidation of polyethylene over time and can lead to accelerated wear rates . This also was recently reported in the dog .…”