Midterm results of fourth-generation ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty

Conclusion: Our midterm study demonstrated excellent clinical and radiological results with only one ceramic liner fracture. Moreover, the results of this study indicate that one possible cause of pulling-out phenomenon is the resonance effect during implantation in Dorr type A patients with the thick cortex. If the surgeon is aware of the liner malposition throughout the operation, the fourth-generation CoC articulation THA could be an outstanding treatment.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research