Ceramic On Ceramic Hip Revision

To potentially avoid hip revision surgery we can now use ceramic hip replacements.

Ceramic on ceramic hip revision.

In 1995 an improved alumina ceramic was developed that had increased purity and strength over the first generation materials. The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s. 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. Although most total hip replacements are very successful problems can develop over time.

These problems may require a revision. 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. None of hips showed osteolysis or ceramic head fracture.

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. There were nine cases of dislocation. 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. Ceramic on ceramic coc bearings in total hip arthroplasty tha are commonly used but concerns exist regarding ceramic fracture.

The type of ceramic used in total hip replacement today is aluminum oxide also known as alumina. Revision hip replacement is a longer more complex procedure.