
pmid: 19577887
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.
Adult, Male, Reoperation, Ceramics, Adolescent, Hip Fractures, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Incidence, Osteolysis, Middle Aged, Radiography, Risk Factors, Aluminum Oxide, Hip Dislocation, Humans, Female, Hip Joint, Aged, Follow-Up Studies, Retrospective Studies
Adult, Male, Reoperation, Ceramics, Adolescent, Hip Fractures, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Incidence, Osteolysis, Middle Aged, Radiography, Risk Factors, Aluminum Oxide, Hip Dislocation, Humans, Female, Hip Joint, Aged, Follow-Up Studies, Retrospective Studies
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