Ceramic on polyethylene bearings are frequently used in younger and more active patients to reduce wear and increase.
Ceramic on ceramic hip replacement for active patients.
Ceramic on polyethylene is currently the most popular hip replacement material representing 50 6 of all hip replacement cases back in 2014.
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.
As total hip replacement becomes more common in younger and more active patients and as patient life expectancies continue to increase the orthopaedic industry has been challenged to extend the life span of total hip replacement components.
As total hip replacement becomes more common in younger and more active patients and as patient life expectancies continue to increase the orthopaedic industry has been challenged to extend the life span of total hip replacement components.
Patients understand the risks that metal joints and sockets bring to their long term health and are moving away from the material.
A hip replacement is not suitable for younger patients.
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.
The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.