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At the present time, at more than 5 years follow-up, we report less wear on a Charnley type prosthesis with a Zr/PE couple versus metal/PE couple of 50%.
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Caton, J.H. (2006). THR Charnley type with Zr/Pe Bearing results at more than 5 years FU. In: Benazzo, F., Falez, F., Dietrich, M. (eds) Bioceramics and Alternative Bearings in Joint Arthroplasty. Ceramics in Orthopaedics. Steinkopff. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7985-1635-9_45
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