title: Early dislocation rate in ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: Wear debris from metal-on-polyethylene articulation in conventional total hip arthroplasty (THA) may limit THA longevity. Bearing surfaces made of modern ceramic material, with high wear resistance and low fracture risk, have the potential to extend the longevity of THA and make the procedure more suitable for young, active patients. Concerns regarding a ceramic-on-ceramic bearing surface have included potential for a higher incidence of dislocation caused by limited modular neck length and liner options. This prospective study assessed the early dislocation incidence for a ceramic-on-ceramic THA system. Out of the 336 consecutive ceramic-on-ceramic THA performed at our institution over an 8-year (1997-2005) period, 2 (0.6%) sustained dislocation during, and none after, the first postoperative year. Both dislocations were treated with closed reduction. No component fracture or revision for any reason has occurred in this series.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedics, Scripps Clinic, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, MS116, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
authors.forename: Kenny
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mai
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Hardwick
authors.forename: Richard H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: Steven N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Copp
authors.forename: Kace A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Ezzet
authors.forename: Clifford W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Colwell