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Ceramic/ceramic total hip arthroplasty
Authors:Pascal Bizot  Rfni Nizard  Sophie Lerouge  Florence Prudhommeaux  Laurent Sedel
Affiliation:(1) Orthopaedics Department and Orthopaedics Laboratory (CNRS), Hospital Lariboisiere and University Paris 7 (Denis Diderot), France, FR
Abstract:
Alumina-on-alumina total hip arthroplasty has been used for 30 years, mainly in Europe. The theoretical advantages of this combination are represented by its remarkable sliding characteristics, its very low wear debris generation, and its sufficient fracture toughness. These advantages are achieved if the material is properly controlled with high density, high purity, and small grains. The authors summarize the results obtained with ceramic/ceramic total hip arthroplasty. Information is provided about in vivo behavior regarding wear debris characterization and quantification, and histological tissue examinations for inflammatory reactions, which were not encountered except when alumina debris was mixed with metal or cement. Modification of socket fixation resulted in improved clinical outcomes. With a press-fit metal shell and an alumina liner utilized for 10 years, the results are excellent especially in a young and active population. Alumina-on-alumina seems at the moment to be one of the best choices when a total hip arthroplasty has to be performed in young and active patients. Received: March 22, 2000
Keywords:Almina ceramic  Total hip arthroplasty  Orthopaedic surgery
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