Ceramic Bearings with Titanium Adapter Sleeves Implanted During Revision Hip Arthroplasty Show Minimal Fretting or Corrosion: a Retrieval Analysis

ConclusionFretting and corrosion were less severe than previously reported for conventional THA metal-metal taper connections, indicating that a ceramic head and titanium sleeve is a safe alternative in revision THA.

Source: HSS Journal - June 22, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research