Bioceramics and Alternative Bearings in Joint Arthroplasty: 10th BIOLOX Symposium. Washington D.C., June 10-11, 2005. Proceedings (Ceramics in Orthopaedics)

Annotation This book will present you the latest and most up to date source of scientific and clinical information regarding the use of ceramics and other alternative bearings in joint replacement surgery. The Symposium pays tribute and recognition to the long anticipated awakening of the American Markets to ceramics and alternative bearing technologies as well as to the City of Washington with a strong heritage dedicated to education and to international interaction. Features The most up-to-date information regarding the use of ceramic solutions Dear Colleague and Participant in Bioceramics and Alternative Bearings In Joint Arthroplasty: 10*" International BIOLOX® Symposium We are once again very proud that we are able to present to you the proceedings of the Symposiunn as part of your registration materials. This group accomplishment has been made possible by the superb cooperation received from the speakers in sending us their manuscripts on a timely basis as well as by the supporting staff at both CeramTec and at the Publishing House in executing all of the details needed. We specially extend our most heartfelt thanks to the Scientific Committee for their assistance in evaluating and selecting the submissions as well as developing the Symposium program. We are more convinced than ever that the proceedings of this Symposium are a continuation of CeramTec's tradition of providing all members of the orthopedic surgical community with a valuable addition to your reference libraries. We hope that this book will present you with the latest and most up to date source of scientific and clinical information regarding the use of ceramics and other alternative bearings in joint replacement surgery. cover ......Page 1 Preface......Page 5 List of contents......Page 6 Session 1: New Developments in the Basic Science of Ceramics and other Alternative Bearings......Page 19 Session 2: Alternative Wear Couples......Page 53 Session 3: Clinical Results of Ceramic on Ceramic Systems......Page 88 Session 4: The Ceramic Option: Indications, Contraindications, Revision and Surgical Challenges......Page 118 Session 5: Reliability of Alumina Ceramics: Myths and Reality......Page 152 Session 6:New Applications for Ceramics......Page 175 KeyNote Address: The Relationship between Acetabular Osteolytic Lesion Volume and Polyethylene Wear in Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty ......Page 199 10th Biolox Symposium, Washington D.c., June 10-11, 2005 ; James A. D'antonio, Martin Dietrich, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.