Long-term clinical and histological evaluation of bioceramic total hip endoprostheses.
Implantations of aluminum oxide prostheses were started in 1972 for two reasons: firstly, because ceramic is completely bioinert and secondly, because when paired with ceramic it exhibits excellent friction properties. The following paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic endoprostheses.
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