Factors affecting aseptic loosening in primary total knee replacements: an in vitro study

Abstract Background Implant surface integrity and cement bonding are assumed to be sufficient in primary total knee replacements to stabilize implants for extended wear without concerns over delamination and loosening. Yet there exists a significant rate of aseptic loosening where failure at implant...

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Main Authors: David Lionberger, Laura Wattenbarger, Christopher Conlon, Timothy J. Walker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-020-00243-9