Acetabulum Protrusion Following Ceramic Liner Fracture: A Case Report
- Author:
Aytekin K
1
;
Esenyel CZ
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: ceramic liner, ceramic head, protrusio acetabuli, ceramicfracture, revision arthroplasty
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2018;12(1):45-47
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Hip arthroplasty is an extremely satisfying treatment method for coxarthrosis which is in increasing use throughout the world. However, loosening of the prosthesis is a significant complication and to overcome this, ceramic liners are increasingly being selected. If the survival of ceramic surfaces is prolonged, there is a risk of fracture of the ceramic materials. New ceramic materials developed to overcome this problem are more resistant. The case presented here is of a patient in whom liner fracture developed following ceramic-ceramic hip arthroplasty. The ceramic femoral head was observed to have protruded into the defect created in the acetabular component. Acetabular revision was applied to the patient.
- Full text:16.2018my0404.pdf
