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