Aseptic loosening in cemented total hip replacement, occurs as a result of hypersensitivity response to:
Correct Answer: High density polythene debris
Description: B i.e. High density polythene debris Paicles of metal (titanium, nickel, chromium etc), cement (PMMA) and polyethylene all can produce periprosthetic osteolysis (aseptic loosening) ; but because they are most numerous polyethylene paicles appear to be the major culpritQ.
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