Fracture of Ceramic Bearing Surfaces following Total Hip Replacement: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Traina, Francesco
De Fine, Marcello
Di Martino, Alberto
Faldini, Cesare
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ceramic bearing surfaces are increasingly used for total hip replacement, notwithstanding that concern is still related to ceramic brittleness and its possible mechanical failure.
The aim of this systematic review is to answer three questions: (1) Are there risk factors for ceramic component fracture following total hip replacement? (2) Is it possible to perform an early diagnosis of ceramic component failure before catastrophic fracture occurs? (3) Is it possible to draw guidelines for revision surgery after ceramic components failure? A PubMed and Google Scholar search was performed and reference citations from publications identified in the literature search were reviewed.
The use of 28 mm short-neck femoral head carries an increased risk of fracture.
Acetabular component malposition might increase the risk of ceramic liner fractures.
Synovial fluid microanalysis and CT scan are promising in early diagnosis of ceramic head and liner failure.
Early revision is suggested in case of component failure; no consensus exists about the better coupling for revision surgery.
Ceramic brittleness remains a major concern.
Due to the increased number of ceramic on ceramic implants, more revision surgeries and reports on ceramic components failure are expected in the future.
An algorithm of diagnosis and treatment for ceramic hip failure is proposed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Traina, Francesco& De Fine, Marcello& Di Martino, Alberto& Faldini, Cesare. 2013. Fracture of Ceramic Bearing Surfaces following Total Hip Replacement: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003529
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Traina, Francesco…[et al.]. Fracture of Ceramic Bearing Surfaces following Total Hip Replacement: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003529
American Medical Association (AMA)
Traina, Francesco& De Fine, Marcello& Di Martino, Alberto& Faldini, Cesare. Fracture of Ceramic Bearing Surfaces following Total Hip Replacement: A Systematic Review. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003529
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1003529