Fighting bacteria and infection is a concern that orthopedic surgeons and implantologists have in common. Bacteria strains and biofilm dynamics may differ, but the basic processes are the same. Microbial biofilm naturally...
Just as in THA bearing couples, ceramics could be the (bio)logical alternative for hip resurfacing, too: It is the only material in hard-on-hard bearings proven in arthroplasty that does not release toxic metal ions....
BIOLOX®delta ceramics failed to stimulate immunological responses
With the increasing use of composite ceramic bearings in THA, a group of researchers led by Joanne Tipper investigated the biological impact of BIOLOX®delta particles. The ceramic particles failed to stimulate an...
Sleeved Ceramic Heads: Versatile, Essential and Proven
In hip revision, the metal taper of an otherwise intact and well-fixed stem can exhibit varying types of damage which may be attributed to assembly or disassembly damage as well as black debris indicating fretting or even...
