The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 203-207 , February 2010

Hylamer vs Conventional Polyethylene in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Long-Term Case-Control Study of Wear Rates and Osteolysis

Received 9 November 2008 ,Accepted 4 February 2009.

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 Alex H.S. Harris, PhD, received support from the Palo Alto Veteran's Administration Hospital, Palo Alto, CA.

 No benefits or funds were received in support of the study.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.02.006

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 203-207 , February 2010

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