Updates in Biomaterials of Bearing Surfaces in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Overview

Journal Arthroplasty

Publisher Biomed Central

Date 2022 Mar 3

PMID 35236490

Authors

Ahmed A Khalifa

Hatem M Bakr

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Abstract

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful surgical procedures. It entails replacement of the damaged or diseased joint surface with artificial materials. Various materials had been developed and used to achieve optimal outcomes, including longer survivorship and minimal complications. The primary materials used in the manufacture of THA implants are polymers, metal alloys, and ceramics. The failures of THA mainly result from aseptic loosening due to the production of wear particles and the development of periprosthetic joint injection. A lot of advancement and introduction of new biomaterials in THA implants' armamentarium are designed to avoid the common failure mechanisms and improve the longevity of the implants. In this review, we discussed various aspects of commonly used biomaterials in THA implants, to provide some updated information.

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