Early Results of Revision Hip Arthroplasty Using a Ceramic Revision Ball Head

In the case of a ceramic fracture or cup revision with exchange of the ceramic ball head on a used stem, there is always the danger of another ceramic fracture when using a standard ceramic ball head owing to a possibly damaged stem taper. The purpose of this study was to analyze the results of revi...

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Published in:Seminars in arthroplasty 2011, Vol.22 (4), p.284-289
Main Authors: Thorey, Fritz, MD, PhD, Sakdinakiattikoon, Manoon, MD, Thiengwittayaporn, Satit, MD, Windhagen, Henning, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biolox option
ceramic fracture
Orthopedics
revision
total hip arthroplasty
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Summary:In the case of a ceramic fracture or cup revision with exchange of the ceramic ball head on a used stem, there is always the danger of another ceramic fracture when using a standard ceramic ball head owing to a possibly damaged stem taper. The purpose of this study was to analyze the results of revision hip arthroplasty using a new ceramic revision ball head. Ninety-one patients, who underwent revision hip arthroplasty using a ceramic revision ball head, were analyzed clinically. The Harris hip score and visual analog scale score increased significantly. There were no further ceramic fractures or noises. Especially, in cases with a damaged taper or ceramic fracture, surgeons should consider using a ceramic revision ball head in combination with a ceramic or a polyethylene insert.
ISSN:1045-4527
1558-4437
DOI:10.1053/j.sart.2011.09.008