
32mm ceramic bearings appear safe and dependable in total hip arthroplasty

32mm ceramic bearings appear safe and dependable in total hip arthroplasty
Comparison between 28 mm and 32 mm ceramic-on-ceramic bearings in total hip replacement
Bone Joint J. 2014 Nov;96-B(11):1459-63Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
109 patients (120 hips) were randomized to undergo cementless total hip arthroplasty using 32mm or 28mm ceramic-on-ceramic bearings. The purpose of this trial was to compare clinical outcomes, radiological results, and complications between bearing sizes. No instances of ceramic bearing fractures, squeaking, loosening, or osteolysis occurred, and no statistically significant differences in complic...
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