CERAMIC HEAD FAILURE

Authors
KRIKLER S SCHATZKER J
Citation
S. Krikler et J. Schatzker, CERAMIC HEAD FAILURE, The Journal of arthroplasty, 10(6), 1995, pp. 860-862
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering, Biomedical
Journal title
The Journal of arthroplasty → ACNP
ISSN journal
08835403
Volume
10
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
860 - 862
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-5403(1995)10:6<860:CHF>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A case of abrupt failure of the ceramic head component of a total hip arthroplasty is reported. The prosthesis had been inserted more than 5 years previously and had functioned well until its abrupt failure. At revision, the metal femoral and acetabular components were intact and well fixed. The broken ceramic head was replaced with a metal compone nt, and the polyethylene liner replaced with a new one.