Retrieval Research in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

During the last two decades, improvements in hip and knee designs, bearing materials, sterilisation techniques, oxidation stabilisation, and articulating surface treatments have led to superior performance of total hip and knee arthroplasties by reducing the prevalence of wear, delamination, and structural material fatigue. These advances are expected to show substantial benefits in decreasing wear, osteolysis, and improved joint function in the coming decades.