Ceramic On Ceramic Hip Revision

The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.

Ceramic on ceramic hip revision.

Ceramic on ceramic coc bearings in total hip arthroplasty tha are commonly used but concerns exist regarding ceramic fracture. These problems may require a revision. Although most total hip replacements are very successful problems can develop over time. The harris hip scores improved from an average of 56 2 at the index surgery to an average of 93 3 at the last follow up p 0 001.

Revision hip replacement is a longer more complex procedure. There were nine cases of dislocation. 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. A ceramic on ceramic prosthesis creates less friction and a lower wear rate resulting in a longer lasting implant.

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. It requires extensive planning as well as the use of specialized implants and tools in order to achieve a good result. None of hips showed osteolysis or ceramic head fracture. Hip revision surgery is a complex procedure and if you have a hip replacement at a young age you may need a revision during your lifetime.

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. In 1995 an improved alumina ceramic was developed that had increased purity and strength over the first generation materials.