| Literature DB >> 8749771 |
C D Hummer1, R H Rothman, W J Hozack.
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Catastrophic failure of two zirconia-ceramic modular femoral heads occurred, despite the theoretical improved toughness of zirconia-ceramic relative to alumina-ceramic. This experience led the authors to return to cobalt-chromium as the metal of choice for articulation against polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty.Entities:
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Year: 1995 PMID: 8749771 DOI: 10.1016/s0883-5403(05)80085-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Arthroplasty ISSN: 0883-5403 Impact factor: 4.757