RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Parry, Nicola
T1 No Difference in Polyethylene Wear Using Metal or Ceramic Femoral Heads
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 15
IS 7
SP 14
OP 14
DO 10.1177/1559897715585083
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/7/14.1.abstract
AB This randomized trial was designed to investigate how femoral head material affects a conventional polyethylene socket in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Patients received either a metal or a delta ceramic femoral head. There was no significant difference in creep or wear of the polyethylene socket using either head type.