The perfect answer:
BIOLOX® ceramics
BIOLOX®ceramic products complement the options available in modern joint replacement
Today it is impossible to imagine hip replacement systems which do not include the option of ball heads and acetabular cup inserts made from extremely wear resistant, high performance ceramic. BIOLOX® ceramic implants have the lowest wear rate and the best biocompatibility. They have been successfully implanted in more than 6 million patients worldwide demonstrating that these hip replacement implants reduce the risk of osteolysis, revision and associated complications. The excellent clinical results have led to the conclusion that ceramic wear couples can extend the service life of hip joint prostheses. Ceramic wear couples are a tried and tested solution to the wear problem and the best option for hip and knee replacement prostheses.
BIOLOX®ceramic is clinically-proven
No other material from any other manufacturer is used worldwide as a wear couple as frequently as BIOLOX® ceramic. Up to the middle of 2010, more than 6 million BIOLOX® components have been used worldwide. As evidence of its acceptance, in central Europe today about 60% of all hip replacement patients receive a BIOLOX® ceramic component. All leading orthopaedic companies worldwide offer hip replacement systems which incorporate BIOLOX® ceramic components. The close partnership between the orthopaedic companies, the material scientists, the health professionals and CeramTec’s Medical Products Division is part of the reason for this success.