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Adult Reconstruction
intermediate
X-Type

Bearing Surface Tribology Arthroplasty

Implant Materials

A 52-year-old active male presents for discussion regarding total hip arthroplasty for end-stage osteoarthritis. He is concerned about implant longevity and has researched different bearing surface options. He works as a fitness instructor and wishes to return to high-impact activities. His BMI is 26. You discuss the tribological properties, wear characteristics, and clinical outcomes of various bearing combinations. Regarding bearing surfaces in total joint arthroplasty:

Mark each as TRUE or FALSE

A

Tribology is the study of friction, wear, and lubrication; bearing surface wear generates debris tha...

B

Highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) has significantly reduced wear rates compared to convention...

C

Polyethylene wear rates are higher with larger femoral heads; ceramic-on-ceramic has the highest wea...

D

Ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) offers the lowest volumetric wear (0.001-0.01mm³/year) and is bioinert; com...

E

Metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings produce cobalt and chromium ions that can cause adverse local tissue r...

Answer the questions to see explanations

Click T (True) or F (False) for each option