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Knee What is XLPE?

What is XLPE?

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What is XLPE or highly cross-linked plastic?

As remarkable as OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium is, it is the combination of the OXINIUM material on XLPE that makes VERILAST◊ Technology. XLPE is created by altering chemical bonds in the polyethylene we use to create our plastic inserts. By doing so, we are able to create a tighter weave at the molecular level, thus reducing the amount of wear experienced when the metal component rubs against it. Perhaps the easiest way to think of it is like a fabric with a higher thread count.

Important safety notes

Knee replacement surgery is intended to relieve knee pain and improve knee functions. However, implants may not produce the same feel or function as your original knee. There are potential risks with knee replacement surgery such as loosening, fracture, dislocation, wear and infection that may result in the need for additional surgery. Longevity of implants depends on many factors, such as types of activities and weight. Do not perform high impact activities such as running and jumping unless your surgeon tells you the bone has healed and these activities are acceptable. Early device failure, breakage or loosening may occur if you do not follow your surgeon's limitations on activity level. Early failure can happen if you do not guard your knee joint from overloading due to activity level, failure to control body weight or accidents such as falls. Talk to your doctor to determine what treatment may be best for you.


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We at Basin Orthopedic Surgical Specialists are the largest orthopedic and sports medicine private practice in Odessa / Midland area. We provide surgical procedures, including the latest in minimally invasive surgery, X-ray and ultrasound-guided joint injections, same-day trauma care for sports injuries, Total & Partial Knee Replacement, Acute Fracture Care, Sports Medicine, Minimally Invasive Surgery