Saturday, September 8, 2007

Development of stronger, more versatile joint replacement with new form of PE

The first total hip replacement using a joint socket lined with a novel material invention has been performed by surgeons at Massachusettes General Hospital (MGH). The material is an advanced first-generation highly cross-linked polyethylene and significantly reduces a serious complication of early hip implants. The new material may be applied in replacements for a wider variety of joints in a more diverse group of patients, even those demanding higher flexion and more mobility.

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