Research Article
Clinical and Radiographic Comparison of Oxidized Zirconium and Cobalt Chrome Femoral Components of a Single Design Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Is the Cost Difference Justified Based on Patient Outcomes?
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Clinical outcomes.
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In a comparison of oxidized zirconium to CoCrMo alloy, a statistically significant difference was calculated for maximal flexion with (0.0436) but not felt to be clinically significant. **These knees experienced dehiscence following surgery, were treated with secondary wound closure, and healed uneventfully. |