The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.
Ceramic on polyethylene total hip replacement.
Sonny bal b aleto tj garino jp toni a hendricks kj.
Patients understand the risks that metal joints and sockets bring to their long term health and are moving away from the material.
The optimal type of bearing for hip arthroplasty remains a matter of debate.
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.
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.
The study was titled total hip arthroplasty bearing surface trends in the united states from 2007 to 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 around the joint.
Lieberman m d an orthopedic surgeon at keck was the senior author on the study.
Ceramic on polyethylene bearings are frequently used in younger and more active patients to reduce wear and increase.