Polyethylene delamination in the PCA total knee Material analysis in two failed cases

Authors

  • Niek J. A. Tulp

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154779

Abstract

Two patients had severe polyethylene-wear synovitis after total knee arthroplasty for arthrosis. Full-leg length weight-bearing radiographs were diagnostic. The polyethylene of the tibial components showed excessive delamination. The morphology and crystal-Unity of the polyethylene showed that surface treatment of the material could well be held responsible for the massive wear.

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Published

1992-01-01

How to Cite

Tulp, N. J. A. (1992). Polyethylene delamination in the PCA total knee Material analysis in two failed cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 63(3), 263–266. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154779