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 around the joint.
Ceramic on polyethylene total hip replacement.
The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.
The study was titled total hip arthroplasty bearing surface trends in the united states from 2007 to 2014.
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Ceramic on polyethylene bearings are frequently used in younger and more active patients to reduce wear and increase.
Results of a multicenter prospective randomized study and update of modern ceramic total hip trials in the united states.
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 rise of ceramic on polyethylene and appears in the january 9 2018 edition of the journal of arthroplasty.
The optimal type of bearing for hip arthroplasty remains a matter of debate.
Ceramic on ceramic versus ceramic on polyethylene bearings in total hip arthroplasty.
Ceramic on polyethylene ceramic on polyethylene is currently the most popular hip replacement material representing 50 6 of all hip replacement cases back in 2014.