Hip replacement surgery replaces part of the hip joint called the ball-and-socket with artificial materials. Metal, plastic, and ceramic can all be used to replace the hip joint. Ceramic is a ...
Science Daily: Study identifies hip implant materials with the lowest risk of needing revision Study identifies hip implant materials with the lowest risk of needing revision A new type of artificial hip, more robust and longer lasting than conventional artificial joints, is to undergo clinical trials and could be available for patients within five years. These 'ceramic-on ... Tribological analysis of artificial hip joints encompasses detailed investigations into the mechanisms of friction, wear, and lubrication that govern the performance and longevity of hip prostheses. MSN: The main cause of the artificial hip reoperation, it turns out...
artificial hip material, A team of orthopedic surgeons Lee Young-kyun and Park Jung-wi at Bundang Seoul National University Hospital identified and announced the main causes of reoperation after artificial hip surgery. Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study has found.
