The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 680-686 , August 2010

Comparison of Steady State Femoral Head Penetration Rates Between Two Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylenes in Total Hip Arthroplasty

  • John-Paul Whittaker, MB ChB, FRCS (T&O)

      Affiliations

    • London Health Sciences Center, Rossett, Wrexham, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Richard W. McCalden, Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, 339 Windermere Rd, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5A5.
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  • Kory D. Charron, Dipl MET

      Affiliations

    • Division of Orthopedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Center, University Campus, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5A5
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  • Richard W. McCalden, MD, MPhil, FRCS (C)

      Affiliations

    • Division of Orthopedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Center, University Campus, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5A5
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  • Steven J. MacDonald, MD, FRCS (C)

      Affiliations

    • Division of Orthopedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Center, University Campus, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5A5
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  • Robert B. Bourne, MD, FRCS (C)

      Affiliations

    • Division of Orthopedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Center, University Campus, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5A5

Received 25 January 2009 ,Accepted 5 May 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.05.006

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 680-686 , August 2010

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