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Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 9/2014

01-09-2014 | Hip Arthroplasty

Ceramic on ceramic hip prostheses: a review of past and modern materials

Authors: Nathanael Macdonald, Marcus Bankes

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 9/2014

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Abstract

Ceramic on ceramic hip prostheses are an increasingly popular choice for hip replacement. Modern manufacturing techniques and developments have increased the strength and reliability of ceramic materials. The alternative bearing couples such as metal-on-polyethylene and metal-on-metal are more inclined to wear and produce particulate debris. Despite reports of fractures and stripe wear, harder, more inert and more wear resistant, modern ceramic–ceramic hip replacements provide a strong alternative to traditional bearings.
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Metadata
Title
Ceramic on ceramic hip prostheses: a review of past and modern materials
Authors
Nathanael Macdonald
Marcus Bankes
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-014-2020-x

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