The ceramics used in hip replacement surgery are alumina ceramic and zirconia ceramic.
Ceramic on ceramic hip replacement xray.
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An even newer development is ceramic on ceramic hips.
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An x ray of the pelvic area showing a replacement hip.
Revision total hip replacement.
Its not just the amount of debris given off that is of concern but the type and here again a ceramic hip replacement has the advantage over a metal one.
The ball and socket are made of ceramic which is not pottery but the oxide of any metal in this case aluminum oxide.
Ceramic systems have been in use since the 1970s and have undergone many technological advances over the decades.
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