Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6209075 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2015 | 5 Pages |
The present study aimed to evaluate the mid-term results of the fourth generation of ceramic on ceramic (CC) bearing. Demographics, surgical technique, complications, clinical and radiologic outcomes were analyzed in a series of 133 consecutive CC total hip arthroplasties (THAs) with a newest generation CC bearings to determine if these provide safe and well performing bearings. At the last follow-up, there were no cases of ceramic fracture or chipping and no revision surgery necessary for bearing related complication. One hip underwent two staged revision for infection and another underwent revision for dislocation, resulting in an overall 98.5% survival rate at a mean of 6Â years. The newest generation of CC bearings provides a reliable and safe bearing in young, active patients undergoing THA.