Roza53
junior member
After reading about different implant materials, I think I would better have implant with ceramic-on-ceramic bearings. I do not feel good about accumulating polyethylene particles around my joint over time and possibility of osteolysis. I learned that fracture of ceramic happens very rare now, and ceramic squeaking is mostly due to poor placement. So in hands of experienced (with ceramic-on-ceramic) doctor, it is not a big risk.
The problem now is to find experienced doctor in USA who does ceramic on ceramic THR. I know that THR with ceramic on ceramic is very common in Europe. But here, in USA, I couldn't find any doctor yet. Looks like the recent problem with ceramic on ceramic Stryker implants (with poor rim design) keeps doctors away from this material. Any advice?
You BoneSmarties are so kind and helpful, I learned a lot from this forum and I'm very thankful!<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">
The problem now is to find experienced doctor in USA who does ceramic on ceramic THR. I know that THR with ceramic on ceramic is very common in Europe. But here, in USA, I couldn't find any doctor yet. Looks like the recent problem with ceramic on ceramic Stryker implants (with poor rim design) keeps doctors away from this material. Any advice?
You BoneSmarties are so kind and helpful, I learned a lot from this forum and I'm very thankful!<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">