Delta Ceramic On Ceramic Hip Replacement

Ceramic is one of the best materials that can be used in a hip replacement but when paired with a metal socket it quickly falls to the back of the pack.

Delta ceramic on ceramic hip replacement.

The need for a low wear ceramic bearing in revision arthroplasty was not available in the past. While ceramic head fracture was dominant in previous ceramic on ceramic tha fracture of the delta ceramic liner due to malseating is a concern. The option is comprised of two components. 2017 the british editorial society of bone joint surgery.

Ceramic hip replacement disadvantages. In this study six 36 mm ceramic on ceramic bearings biolox delta ceramtec germany were tested under standard and edge loading conditions using the leeds ii hip simulator and compared to the 28 mm bearings tested and published previously under identical conditions. The excellent wear characteristics of biolox delta and x3 advanced bearing technology provide an extremely durable bearing surface for total hip replacement which may be important for younger more active patients. The ideal total hip replacement bearing surface in the young patient.

Annual clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed and patients were asked about hip noises. 15 year follow up j arthroplasty s0883 5403 17 2017 pp. This lip serves to lower the risk of dislocation. Therefore a ceramic on poly replacement has the advantage of the lip and a ceramic on ceramic has the advantage of being tougher and permitting the use of a larger.

The biolox delta component is a traditional one piece ceramic head indicated for primary hip arthroplasty only. Biolox delta ceramic femoral head. The biolox delta option ceramic head features a titanium neck sleeve designed to allow surgeons to utilize a ceramic head in either primary or. Bone joint j 2017 99 b 741 8.

Any hip replacement device with either a metal socket or ball will result in metal wear particles in your bloodstream. The titanium adapters have an internal 12 14 taper that mates with the femoral stem while the option heads have a taper designed to mate with the adapters. Delta ceramic with x3 bearing technology. Low wear with multiple liner options.

Subjects received delta coc tha in a prospective multi center study with either 28 mm n 177 or 36 mm n 168 articulations. This study reports mid term results of delta ceramic on ceramic coc in total hip arthroplasty tha. This study reports mid term results of delta ceramic on ceramic coc in total hip arthroplasty tha. Subjects received delta coc tha in a prospective multi center study with either 28 mm n 177 or 36 mm n 168 articulations.

A ceramic cup can not incorporate the lip that is a standard part of a plastic cup liner.