ESKA-Ceram (R) - A new material for use in hip endoprostheses

Authors
Scholz, J Grundei, H Klingbeil, K
Citation
J. Scholz et al., ESKA-Ceram (R) - A new material for use in hip endoprostheses, BIOMED TECH, 45(12), 2000, pp. 377-379
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK
ISSN journal
00135585 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
377 - 379
Database
ISI
SICI code
0013-5585(200012)45:12<377:E(-ANM>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
ESKA-Ceram(R) is a new material for use in hip endoprostheses, and comprise s two-thirds polyurethane and one-third Al2O3 ceramic powder. Its wear rate s are of a similar low order of magnitude as those reported for metal-metal and ceramic-ceramic combinations. A great advantage of the material is tha t it permits the production of asymmetrical inserts for acetabular cups.