Experiments and clinical application of porous ceramic coating

Abstract

A porous ceramic coating has been developed and its potential application as a means of skeletal fixation by bony ingrowth into the porous ceramic coating has been studied. Furthermore, a study of the physicochemical characteristics of the porous ceramic was carried out and a histological and mechanical evaluation of the implant interface made. Consistent bony ingrowth towards the implants was observed for a long time. A new type of hip prosthesis with porous ceramic coating, as well as the operative techniques and clinical results are presented

Keywords

porous ceramic coating / hip prosthesis / artificial hip joint / biocompatibility / pure corundum / self locking fixation

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