The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 741-747 , August 2010

Bone Remodeling Around Porous Metal Cementless Acetabular Components

  • R. Michael Meneghini, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: R. Michael Meneghini, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Medical Arts and Research Building, 4th Floor, #4016, 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06034-4037.
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  • Kerry S. Ford, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Cynthia H. McCollough, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • Arlen D. Hanssen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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  • David G. Lewallen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Received 8 September 2008 ,Accepted 18 April 2009.

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 While the authors did not receive any benefits for this part of the study, benefits were received by Implex for the original study from which this cohort was taken. Therefore, it should be noted that benefits were received in support of this study from Implex. Also it should be noted that one or more of the authors have received royalties and payments from Implex/Zimmer.

PII: S0883-5403(09)00127-2

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.04.025

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 741-747 , August 2010