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Wear rate and medium-term survival of a cemented, moderately cross-linked polyethylene acetabular prosthesis
Bilal M Barkatali1, Dinesh P Alexander1, Anil K Gambhir2
11 Salford Royal Foundation Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Salford - UK.
Introduction:
The moderately cross-linked Depuy Marathon® cemented acetabular component was introduced into the UK in 2007. The wear rate for the previously introduced Marathon® uncemented acetabular component has been reported to range from 0.06 to 0.01 mm/year. The aim of this study was to present the medium-term results and wear rate of the Marathon® cemented prosthesis used in primary total hip arthroplasty.
Methods:
103 Marathon® cemented acetabular components were implanted between 2008 and 2009 in primary arthroplasty, who were eligible for this study. All patients received a metal 28-mm head. Mean age was 68 years (range 27-87). Mean clinical follow-up was 55 months (range 50-61). Mean radiological follow-up was 46 months (range 24-57). Wear was calculated on AP radiographs using computer-assisted uni-radiographic technique.
Results:
The mean wear was 0.37 mm (range 0.0-0.78 mm). The wear rate was calculated as 0.03 mm/year (95% confidence interval 0.02-0.06). Postoperative complications included deep vein thrombosis (2%) and dislocation (0.8%); there were no deep infections. There were no revisions for failure of the Marathon® cemented acetabular component.
Conclusions:
The Marathon® cemented acetabular component demonstrates satisfactory wear rates and survivorship at medium-term follow-up.
