The purpose of this randomised prospective multicenter longterm study is to evaluate the survival rate of the implant, wear and periprosthetic osteolysis of highly cross-linked polyethylene with and without addition of Vitamin E (UHMWPE-XE vs. UHMWPE-X) in Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
400
Fachklinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie, WirbelsäulenchirurgieMarienhaus Klinikum St. Josef
Bendorf, Germany
Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
Bochum, Germany
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie
Halle, Germany
Orthopädische Klinik der MHH im Annastift
Hanover, Germany
Analysis and measurement of oxidation index of the Polyethylene Inlay after Revision
The Oxidation index is measured after explantation in case of loosening of the inlay
Time frame: Oxidation index is assessed in case of loosening and revision within 15 years
Manifest radiological osteolyses
Time frame: Measured radiologically after 1, 5, 10 and 15 years
Traceable wear of polyethylene over 0.5 mm
Time frame: Measured radiologically after 1, 5, 10 and 15 years
Clinical Outcome
Clinical Outcome measured by Harris Hip Score (HHS), Hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome score(HOOS), University of California at Los Angeles Score (UCLA)
Time frame: After 1, 5, 10 and 15 years
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St. Marien Hospital
Mülheim, Germany
Elisabeth Klinikum Olsberg
Olsberg, Germany