Fracture of a 40-mm BIOLOX Delta Femoral Head

Ceramic bearing surfaces have gained popularity in total hip arthroplasty as a result of the favorable mechanical properties and low wear rates. Despite the recognition as an attractive articulation, problems such as ceramic head fracture persist. Smaller heads and higher body mass indices are toute...

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Main Authors: Ian M. Duensing, MD, Samuel Stanley, MD, Michael Bolognesi, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Arthroplasty Today
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352344121001187