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Editorial
. 2010 Jun;11(2):67-72.
doi: 10.1007/s10195-010-0091-1. Epub 2010 May 27.

Polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty: half a century in the limelight

Eduardo García-Rey, Eduardo García-Cimbrelo
Editorial

Polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty: half a century in the limelight

Eduardo García-Rey et al. J Orthop Traumatol. 2010 Jun.
No abstract available

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Polyethylene (PE) liner rupture and its deleterious effects
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Acetabular osteolysis in a well-fixed uncemented hemispherical cup; polyethylene (PE) wear can be observed
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Femoral-head penetration using digitized X-rays and the Dorr method
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