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Dual Poly Liner Mobility Optimizes Wear and Stability in THA - Healio

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■ Emergent Hip Technologies?<br />

mobility design with the current generation<br />

of highly cross-l<strong>in</strong>ked polyethylene<br />

are significantly lower than any previously<br />

reported wear rates. The recently <strong>in</strong>troduced<br />

modular dual-mobility shell offers<br />

surgeons substantial flexibility <strong>in</strong> address<strong>in</strong>g<br />

the issue of hip <strong>in</strong>stability with a costefficient,<br />

familiar option.<br />

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