In 2024, approximately 200,000 people in Germany received artificial hip joints, making this operation one of the most common orthopedic procedures in German hospitals. In most cases, such operations ...

The use of polyurethane in medical applications has been well-documented. 1 But there is one member of the polyurethane family — the polycarbonate-urethane subset ­— that has great potential for use ...

When it comes to arthritis in the hip joint, patients no longer have to grin and bear it. Instead, hip implants replace damaged natural bearing surfaces with artificial ones in order to alleviate pain ...

As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is becoming an increasingly common surgical procedure. Experts estimate that approximately one million THRs are performed each year ...

The Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation awarded Kyocera’s Aquala artificial hip joint technology its Prize of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. 1. Kyocera received the honor for its ...

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study has found.

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Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

Months after getting a ceramic hip replacement, some patients may be startled to find their artificial joint starts squeaking. Not everyone who gets a ceramic fitting will end up getting one that ...

This type of stem was found to be better at preventing early femoral fracture after total hip replacement than flat-tapered wedge stems. As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is ...