Ceramic hip implants are among the newer types of prostheses being used for hip replacement offering greater resistance to damage and smooth movement of the joint.
Ceramic on ceramic hip revision.
In 1995 an improved alumina ceramic was developed that had increased purity and strength over the first generation materials.
This study aims to report the risk of revision for fracture of modern coc bearings and identify factors that might influence this risk using data from the national joint registry njr for england wales northern ireland and the isle of man.
The type of ceramic used in total hip replacement today is aluminum oxide also known as alumina.
To potentially avoid hip revision surgery we can now use ceramic hip replacements.
There were nine cases of dislocation.
One hip showed aseptic loosening in the acetabular component with squeaking that caused a re revision.
A ceramic on ceramic prosthesis creates less friction and a lower wear rate resulting in a longer lasting implant.
The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.
Although most total hip replacements are very successful problems can develop over time.
Ceramic on ceramic coc bearings in total hip arthroplasty tha are commonly used but concerns exist regarding ceramic fracture.
Many surgeons today consider them to be an improvement over traditional metal and plastic implants in which the deterioration of plastic can lead to the gradual buildup of debris.
Revision hip replacement is a longer more complex procedure.
It requires extensive planning as well as the use of specialized implants and tools in order to achieve a good result.
These problems may require a revision.