Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR
Ceramic head and liner fractures in total hip arthroplasty.
Jean-Marie Philippeau
Published: 202510.1016/j.otsr.2025.104525
Abstract
The ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearing is preferred in total hip arthroplasty (THA) in young patients since it has virtually no wear or peri-prosthetic osteolysis. However, it exposes patients to a rare but serious risk of head or liner fracture. These…
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