Total Hip Arthroplasty Wear Behaviour of Different Articulations [Paperback]

During the 2011 EFORT Congress in Copenhagen, many interesting topics relating to tribology in total hip arthroplasty were discussed during a special day devoted entirely to the subject. EFORT decided that, given the wide interest in these discussions, publication of the presentations would be warmly welcomed by all fellow professionals who were unable to attend. This book is the result. It provides detailed information on currently used articulating materials and their wear performance. Clinical outcomes are discussed, and important new frontiers are carefully considered. The book will be of interest both to novices who want to learn more about the field and to experienced orthopaedic surgeons wishing to keep abreast of the latest developments.

Influence of head size and material on wear in THA.- Ceramicceramic articulation: Fracture and squeaking  is it really a concern? Cross-linked PE articulations: Do we need vitamin to improve longevity? How to treat failures related to articulation.- How to measure wear in THA.- Metal-on-metal articulation: do we really have to risk an unhappy patient? Implant survival of metal-on-metal hip resurfacing: a systematic review.- In-Vitro Wear Testing of Standard vs. Cross-Linked Polyethylene Liners in Combination with Different Ceramic Femoral Head.- Oxidation prevention with vitamin E in a cross-linked UHMWPE isoelastic monobloc pressfit cup - Preliminary results.- Use of Vitamin-E stabilised X-linked UHMWPE in THR.- Long-term reduction of wear and osteolysis with crosslinked PE? 13-years follow-up of a prospectively randomized comparison with conventional PE.- Total Hip Arthroplasty with a large diameter metal-on metal cup (Durom) and a standarl“)