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September 9, 2023 at 1:01 am #20719
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This video is quite useful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQloOIiZvQI
The surgeon talks in a bit of detail about the lifespan of crosslinked polyethylene, given that it is the liner which tends to be the weakest point of the artificial joint. Obviously it depends on what prosthetic you have, but nowadays the lifespan is quite extraordinary.