TABLE IV.

THA Bearing Surface-Related Keywords in Operative Notes

Indirect mention for polyethylene (poly) concept

Polyethylene; poly; plastic; ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene; highly crosslinked poly; highly crosslinked polyethylene; ply

Indirect mention for stem concept

Femoral stem; stem; HFx-stem; femoral component; femoral component/stem; permanent prosthesis; stem fem cemented

Indirect mention for metal concept

Metal; cobalt; chrome; cobalt-chromium; stainless steel; steel; polished

Indirect mention for ceramic concept

Ceramic; delta ceramic; zirconia; zirconia ceramic; BIOLOX delta; BIOLOX

Indirect mention for head concept

Femoral stem; stem; HFx-stem; femoral component; femoral component/stem; permanent prosthesis; stem fem cemented

Indirect mention for polyethylene brand concept

MARATHON; Longevity; Crossfire; Cross; Durasul; X3; ALTRX; Prolong; Vivacit-E; AOX; E1; ArCom

Direct mention for metal-on-poly

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Direct mention for ceramic-on-poly

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Direct mention for metal-on-metal

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Direct mention for ceramic-on-ceramic

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