SUBMICRON UHMWPE WEAR PARTICLES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
REGISTRO DOI: 10.69849/revistaft/dt10202505112211 Lima, X,S.1; Portega, P,O.1; Roesler, C,R.1; Cavalcanti, A,S.2; Salmoria, G,V.1 ABSTRACT Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective procedure for relieving pain and restoring joint functionality. Despite advancements in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials, such as cross-linking and vitamin E stabilization, aseptic loosening remains a major cause of implant failure, often …