title: The radiographic appearance of a ceramic total hip replacement.
abstract: A new total hip replacement has been approved for use in the United States. This system utilizes ceramic articular components and a metal stem. This article reviews the history of total hip replacement (THR) and the construction and advantages of the ceramic total hip replacement. Additionally, the radiographic appearance of current THR systems are compared with the new systems.
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014800:Vitallium
chemical_list: D014800:Vitallium