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The Future of Orthopedics:
News, Trends, and Insights from the World of Hip and Knee Replacement and Beyond

Read up on the research transforming total joint arthroplasty – and the BIOLOX® ceramic components shaping the future of patient care. 

Is there a difference in gait function of women treated with a ceramic resurfacing compared to women who received a conventional THA?

According, to a recent study published by Prof. Justin Cobb and his group, the answer is YES!

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PEEK-on-ZTA ceramic Total Disc Replacement

PEEK-on-ZTA ceramic Total Disc Replacement has an acceptable safety profile with a success rate significantly greater than in the fusion control group: 93% vs 73.6% (P< .01).

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Identification of metallic wear debris in failed total ankle replacements (TAR)

The outcomes of total ankle replacement are significantly inferior to the outcomes registered in hip and knee replacements.

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Head-Neck Taper Compatibility in THA

Publication of the "EFORT Recommendations for Off-Label Use, Mix & Match and Mismatch in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty".

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Excellent outcomes in THA with alumina ceramic-on-ceramic bearings in active patients under 65 years

Translating theoretical advantages of ceramics into excellent outcomes and long-term survivorship.

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"Relevance of metal carcinogenicity to orthopedics: controversies and concerns" - EFORT Webinar – 31 January 2022

In 2020, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) classified metallic cobalt as a Category 1b hazard material, meaning as a presumed carcinogenic substance. 

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Development of adverse local tissue reactions monitored using MRI

A group of researchers is closing the gap on assessing the natural history and prevalence of ALTRs using MRI.

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Does systemic antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures prevent infections in hip and knee patients?

Systemic administration of antibiotics to hip and knee patients before undergoing invasive dental procedures may be unnecessary.

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High survival rate of ceramic-on-ceramic total hip replacement in very young patients

Modern cementless ceramic-on-ceramic THR in very young patients shows a high survival rate and a low rate of complications and failures.

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