The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.
Ceramic on ceramic hip replacement for active patients.
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.
As total hip replacement becomes more common in younger and more active patients and as patient life expectancies continue to increase the orthopaedic industry has been challenged to extend the life span of total hip replacement components.
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.
The clinical use of ceramic as a bearing surface dates back to the early 1970s.
David brewer 54 an nhs manager from stevenage hertfordshire was one of the first patients in the world to have a new alternative.
As total hip replacement becomes more common in younger and more active patients and as patient life expectancies continue to increase the orthopaedic industry has been challenged to extend the life span of total hip replacement components.
Ceramic on polyethylene is currently the most popular hip replacement material representing 50 6 of all hip replacement cases back in 2014.