| Issue |
SICOT-J
Volume 1, 2015
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Article Number | 28 | |
| Number of page(s) | 3 | |
| Section | Hip | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2015030 | |
| Published online | 23 October 2015 | |
Case Report
Adverse sequelae following revision of a total hip replacement for a fractured ceramic component: case report
1
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland
SR4 7TP, UK
2
Northern Retrieval Registry, Farndale House, University Hospital North Tees, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE, UK
* Corresponding author: linghong@doctors.org.uk
Received:
28
June
2015
Accepted:
9
September
2015
Revision total hip replacement following a fractured ceramic bearing component presents a challenge in the choice of the new bearing implant. A femoral head made of equal or harder material should be implanted to prevent catastrophic wear. Despite this, patients and surgeons must be wary of potential complications.
Key words: Ceramic fracture / Ceramic wear / Total hip replacement / Revision
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2015
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