Oxidized Zirconium Total Knee Arthroplasty Implant Failure in a Patient With Knee Instability

Oxidized Zirconium Total Knee Arthroplasty Implant Failure in a Patient With Knee Instability

Oxidized zirconium was introduced as an alternative bearing surface to decrease polyethylene wear and reduce aseptic mechanical failure of hip and knee arthroplasties. Oxidized zirconium combines the strength of a metal with wear properties of ceramic, proposing increased survivorship of implant com...

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Main Authors: Lydia Kore, MD, Taylor Bates, MD, Gavin Mills, MD, Dustin Lybeck, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Subjects:
Oxidized zirconium
Total knee arthroplasty
Total knee replacement
Metallosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344120301199

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