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Basic Science
intermediate
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Tantalum and Trabecular Metal MCQ

tantalum

A 58-year-old woman undergoes revision total hip arthroplasty for aseptic loosening with a Paprosky IIIA acetabular defect. The revision surgeon selects a tantalum trabecular metal acetabular component for reconstruction. **What is the approximate porosity of trabecular metal that facilitates bone ingrowth?**

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

20-30%

B

40-50%

C

60-70%

D

75-85%

E

90-95%

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option