title: [ESKA-Ceram--a new material in hip endoprosthetics].
abstract: ESKA-Ceram is a new material for use in hip endoprostheses, and comprises two-thirds polyurethane and one-third Al2O3 ceramic powder. Its wear rates are of a similar low order of magnitude as those reported for metal-metal and ceramic-ceramic combinations. A great advantage of the material is that it permits the production of asymmetrical inserts for acetabular cups.
authors.affiliation: Auguste-Viktoria-Krankenhaus, Zentrum für Orthopädie, Berlin.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Scholz
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Grundei
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Klingbeil
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D002516:Ceramics; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011140:Polyurethanes; D011474:Prosthesis Design
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes; D000537:Aluminum Oxide
vernacular_title: ESKA-Ceram--ein neuer Werkstoff in der Endoprothetik des Hüftgelenkes.