Emory has been on forefront of investigating and using three materials for these replacements: ceramic on ceramic surfaces, metal on metal surfaces, or highly cross-linked polyethylene. These newer biomaterials can reduce wear rates by over 99 percent compared to previous materials, thus enhancing the life of the new hip or knee.
Emory Orthopaedics Center
http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/orthopaedics/
Excellent filming. Very informative!
rumbi567 2 years ago