BIOLOX® ceramic/ceramic wear
couples – the proven treatment
for long term use
The use of ceramic components is an option which should always be considered
Because of their excellent properties, ball heads and cup inserts made from extremely wear resistant high performance ceramics should always be considered as an option when choosing a hip replacement. Ceramic wear couples, which offer the lowest wear rate combined with superior biocompatibility, are currently helping many millions of patients all over the world. In hip replacement applications ceramic wear couples significantly reduce the risk of osteolysis (particle disease due to wear debris) and the associated risk of early implant revision.
These conclusions are based on scientific articles and medical publications.
BIOLOX® ceramic is a success story
BIOLOX® ceramic is the most frequently used material worldwide for ceramic components for hip replacement implants supplied by a single manufacturer. From 1974 more than 6 million BIOLOX® components have been implanted. In central Europe already roughly 60% of all patients, who undergo a hip replacement operation, receive a BIOLOX® ceramic component. All leading orthopaedic companies worldwide offer hip replacement systems which include BIOLOX® ceramic components. The close partnership between the orthopaedic companies, the material scientists who do the research and the doctors who perform the operations is one important reason for this success story.