Status:
UNKNOWN
Analysis of Crosslinked and Conventional Polyethylene Explants
Lead Sponsor:
Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital
DePuy Orthopaedics
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This retrospective study will investigate the changes that occur in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) implants that have been retrieved from joint replacement patients. Analysis techniq...
Detailed Description
For many years, gamma-irradiation in air was a common method for the terminal sterilization of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials used for joint replacement. A serendipitous by...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Retrieved total hip arthroplasty liners maintained by the Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute
- Crosslinked or conventional liners terminally sterilized without gamma-irradiation
Exclusion
- Liners terminally sterilized with gamma-irradiation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01484002
Start Date
December 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2017
Last Update
January 24 2017
Active Locations (2)
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1
Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114
2
Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute
Alexandria, Virginia, United States, 22306