The ceramics used in hip replacement surgery are alumina ceramic and zirconia ceramic.
Ceramic on ceramic hip replacement xray.
Revision total hip replacement.
An x ray of the pelvic area showing a replacement hip.
Hip and knee replacement surgery faqs updated may 27 2016.
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Long lasting hip replacement is the main advantage of ceramic hip replacement systems.
Revision total hip replacements.
The ball and socket are made of ceramic which is not pottery but the oxide of any metal in this case aluminum oxide.
Revision total hip arthroplasties.
Revision total hip arthroplasty.
An even newer development is ceramic on ceramic hips.
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Its not just the amount of debris given off that is of concern but the type and here again a ceramic hip replacement has the advantage over a metal one.