Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Replacement






Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Replacement

In the ceramic-on-ceramic hip replacement the articulating surfaces are made from aluminum oxide ceramic. Ceramic components are extremely wear resistant and have much smaller debris particles than the metal-on-polyethylene plastic articulation. The surfaces have a high wettability which also reduces friction in the joint. The FDA has approved for marketing ceramic hips offered by Wright Medical, Stryker Osteonics, and Encore Orthopedics. Other companies are expected to contract with the ceramics supplier for their own branded products in the near future.

Wright Medical ceramic-ceramic surgeon info.
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Get the list of Encore Orthopedics ceramic-ceramic surgeons.


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