Abstract:Purpose. To evaluate the medium-term outcomes of total hip replacement (THR) using a thin highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) liner in an Asian population. Methods. Medical records of 20 men and 44 women aged 26 to 80 (mean, 59) years who underwent 80 THRs using a thin HXLPE liner by a single surgeon were reviewed. Indications for THR included dysplasia (n=26), avascular necrosis (n=26), osteoarthritis (n=22), rheumatoid arthritis (n=4), and ankylosing spondylitis (n=2). The surgical technique, implant us… Show more
Our results suggest that according to a mean follow-up of 4 years, the use of thin liners in THA is promising. Longer follow-up is required to assess whether these outcomes are observed later.
Our results suggest that according to a mean follow-up of 4 years, the use of thin liners in THA is promising. Longer follow-up is required to assess whether these outcomes are observed later.
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