Fourth-generation Ceramic Head Fracture in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-11-2025
Publication Title
Arthroplast Today
Abstract
Ceramics are used in total hip arthroplasty due to inherent wettability and low wear rates, but fracture risk is a known complication. Rates as high as 13.4% were reported in the past, yet as low as 0.02% in newer generations. Howard et al. reported a fracture rate of 0.009% for fourth-generation ceramic heads. We present a case report of a 69-year-old male with a BMI of 40.01 kg/m
Volume
32
First Page
101614
Recommended Citation
Yin C, Eberhardt L, Cederman M, Haley H, Steffenmeier A, Karadsheh M. Fourth-generation ceramic head fracture in total hip arthroplasty: a case report and literature review. Arthroplast Today. 2025 Feb 11;32:101614. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2025.101614. PMID: 40026482
DOI
10.1016/j.artd.2025.101614
ISSN
2352-3441
PubMed ID
40026482
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