Striated Pattern on Worn Surface of a Retrieved TKR Tibial Insert Stems from Microstructural Changes in the UHMWPE
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Polyethylene wear has been a concern for the longevity of total knee replacements (TKR). A characteristic wear feature often observed on the articular surfaces of retrieved polyethylene tibial inserts is a striated pattern of hills and troughs. This pattern is... ...
