David brewer 54 an nhs manager from stevenage hertfordshire was one of the first patients in the world to have a new alternative.
Ceramic on ceramic hip replacement for active patients.
As total hip replacement becomes more common in younger and more active patients and as patient life expectancies continue to increase the orthopaedic industry has been challenged to extend the life span of total hip replacement components.
Patients understand the risks that metal joints and sockets bring to their long term health and are moving away from the material.
A hip replacement is not suitable for younger patients.
The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.
Ceramic on polyethylene bearings are frequently used in younger and more active patients to reduce wear and increase.
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.
As total hip replacement becomes more common in younger and more active patients and as patient life expectancies continue to increase the orthopaedic industry has been challenged to extend the life span of total hip replacement components.
The optimal type of bearing for hip arthroplasty remains a matter of debate.