Previously hip implants had been made from.
Ceramic on metal total hip replacement.
Why a new system.
However they have some limits.
Ceramic on polyethylene is currently the most popular hip replacement material representing 50 6 of all hip replacement cases back in 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.
Metal on metal or metal on polyethylene.
Like other total hip replacement systems the device comes in two parts but now for the first time the femoral component will made from ceramic and the pelvis side from metal.
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.
The ceramic on metal implant did show less wear and friction than the all metal counterpart however.
Total hip replacement procedures have a 90 rate of success in relieving pain and improving the patient s range of motion and ability to perform daily activities.
Ceramic on ceramic and metal on metal bearing surfaces are often employed for total hip replacement because of their resistance to wear.
Brittleness is a major concern for ceramic and ion release is a drawback for metal.