In 2024, approximately 200,000 people in Germany received artificial hip joints, making this operation one of the most common orthopedic procedures in German hospitals. In most cases, such operations ...

The Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation awarded Kyocera’s Aquala artificial hip joint technology its Prize of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. 1. Kyocera received the honor for its ...

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Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study has found.

This type of stem was found to be better at preventing early femoral fracture after total hip replacement than flat-tapered wedge stems. As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is ...

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the ...

The study of tribological behaviour in hip joint replacements is critical for optimising implant longevity and reducing revision rates. Recent research has focused on understanding the complex ...

As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is becoming an increasingly common surgical procedure. Experts estimate that approximately one million THRs are performed each year ...