The different styles of polyethylene

by Nicholas B. Frisch MD | 2 years ago

#FrischOrtho #NicholasFrischMD #Orthopedics Recently, I’ve been researching different styles of polyethylene, the plastic component between tibial and femoral components of a total knee replacement. The polyethylene acts as a cushion (the bearing surface) between the other two components of the knee.