Adapter sleeves are essential for ceramic heads in hip revision surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.10.018
Abstract: BACKGROUND Removing a head during isolated acetabular revision surgery can cause damage to the stem taper surface from extraction tool contact. Implanting a ceramic head on the damaged stem taper might elevate the fracture risk,… read more here.
Keywords: adapter; fracture; adapter sleeves; ceramic heads ... See more keywords
Surface Analysis of Ti-Alloy Micro-Grooved 12/14 Tapers Assembled to Non-Sleeved and Sleeved Ceramic Heads: A Comparative Study of Retrieved Hip Prostheses
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DOI: 10.3390/ma16031067
Abstract: Ti6Al4V titanium alloy (Ti-alloy) sleeved ceramic heads have become widely used in revision surgery when the hip stem is left in situ. This solution guarantees a new junction between the bore of the ceramic head… read more here.
Keywords: ceramic heads; damage; surface; group ... See more keywords