Abstract
Contemporary ceramic has superior tribological properties that translate to minimal osteolysis and extended prosthesis survival. It is more biocompatible than metal alloys. Although ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearings represent an optimal choice for total hip arthroplasty (THA), ceramic fracture and noise are major concerns of CoC THA. In this chapter, we review the evolution of ceramic bearings and updated information on the mechanism and prevention of ceramic fracture and squeaking.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Specialist Hip Surgery |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 169-174 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030618308 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030618292 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 Jan 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021.
Keywords
- Ceramics
- Fracture
- Prosthesis design
- Squeak
- Total hip arthroplasty