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Published in: HSS Journal ® 1/2008

01-02-2008 | Original Article

Early Dislocation Rate in Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty

Authors: Kenny Mai, MD, Mary E. Hardwick, MSN, Richard H. Walker, MD, Steven N. Copp, MD, Kace A. Ezzet, MD, Clifford W. Colwell Jr., MD

Published in: HSS Journal ® | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Wear debris from metal-on-polyethylene articulation in conventional total hip arthroplasty (THA) may limit THA longevity. Bearing surfaces made of modern ceramic material, with high wear resistance and low fracture risk, have the potential to extend the longevity of THA and make the procedure more suitable for young, active patients. Concerns regarding a ceramic-on-ceramic bearing surface have included potential for a higher incidence of dislocation caused by limited modular neck length and liner options. This prospective study assessed the early dislocation incidence for a ceramic-on-ceramic THA system. Out of the 336 consecutive ceramic-on-ceramic THA performed at our institution over an 8-year (1997–2005) period, 2 (0.6%) sustained dislocation during, and none after, the first postoperative year. Both dislocations were treated with closed reduction. No component fracture or revision for any reason has occurred in this series.
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Metadata
Title
Early Dislocation Rate in Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors
Kenny Mai, MD
Mary E. Hardwick, MSN
Richard H. Walker, MD
Steven N. Copp, MD
Kace A. Ezzet, MD
Clifford W. Colwell Jr., MD
Publication date
01-02-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
HSS Journal ® / Issue 1/2008
Print ISSN: 1556-3316
Electronic ISSN: 1556-3324
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-007-9060-5

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