Ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty

J Arthroplasty. 2009 Sep;24(6 Suppl):15-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.04.029. Epub 2009 Jul 4.

Abstract

Ceramic bearing surfaces have been introduced to prevent bone loss after osteolysis seen with conventional polyethylene bearing surfaces. One hundred three ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasties in 97 patients were retrospectively reviewed. Average follow-up was 50.4 months. Preoperative Harris Hip Score was 49.5 points, which improved to 87.2 postoperatively (P < .05). Pain score improved from 13.7 points preoperatively to 40.6 points postoperatively (P < .05). Functional score improved from 30 points preoperatively to 41 points postoperatively (P < .05). No fractures, dislocations, infections, or osteolysis was observed on radiographs. Five patients (4.9%), at 11, 16, 30, 38, and 60 months postoperatively, presented with "squeaky" hips that continue to perform well. Long-term studies will be required to determine the true efficacy of these hard bearing surfaces.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aluminum Oxide*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / instrumentation*
  • Ceramics*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hip Dislocation / epidemiology
  • Hip Fractures / epidemiology
  • Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Joint / surgery
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteolysis / epidemiology
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Aluminum Oxide