title: Low-friction arthroplasty of the hip using alumina ceramic and cross-linked polyethylene. A 17-year follow-up report.
abstract: We report the results of our continued review of 11 total hip arthroplasties using 22.225 mm alumina ceramic femoral heads on a Charnley flanged stem, articulating with chemically cross-linked polyethylene. There was an initial bedding-in of up to 0.41 mm at the articular surface in the first two years. This had not progressed further, at a minimum follow-up of 15 years. Radiographically no femoral or acetabular component showed loosening or osteolysis.
authors.affiliation: The John Charnley Research Institute, Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9EP, England, UK. bmwhipdr@hotmail.com
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Wroblewski
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Siney
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Fleming
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017276:Friction; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020959:Polyethylene; D011859:Radiography; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D020959:Polyethylene; D000537:Aluminum Oxide