Lieberman m d an orthopedic surgeon at keck was the senior author on the study.
Ceramic on polyethylene total hip replacement.
Ceramic on polyethylene bearings are frequently used in younger and more active patients to reduce wear and increase.
Patients understand the risks that metal joints and sockets bring to their long term health and are moving away from the material.
Ceramic on ceramic versus ceramic on polyethylene bearings in total hip arthroplasty.
The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.
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.
The optimal type of bearing for hip arthroplasty remains a matter of debate.
The rise of ceramic on polyethylene and appears in the january 9 2018 edition of the journal of arthroplasty.
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.
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.