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Dr Sean Sutphen, Orthopedic Hip & Knee Surgeon, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Glenview, Wilmette, North Shore, Chicago, IL » Blog » Comparison of 20-year results of total hip arthroplasty using first-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene and zirconia heads in patients aged <= 50 and > 50 years

Comparison of 20-year results of total hip arthroplasty using first-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene and zirconia heads in patients aged <= 50 and > 50 years

Comparison of 20-year results of total hip arthroplasty using first-generation annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene and zirconia heads in patients aged <= 50 and > 50 years
Posted on: 08 May, 2026

Zirconia-on-annealed HXLPE THA showed excellent 20-year wear resistance and survivorship, with comparable outcomes between <= 50 and > 50 groups.

Source: Springer Nature

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