Khatkar, H;
Hothi, H;
de Villiers, D;
Lausmann, C;
Kendoff, D;
Gehrke, T;
Skinner, J;
(2017)
Retrieval analysis of ceramic-coated metal-on-polyethylene total hip replacements.
International Orthopaedics
, 41
(6)
pp. 1101-1105.
10.1007/s00264-016-3314-0.
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Abstract
PURPOSE: Ceramic coatings have been used in metal-on-polyethylene (MOP) hips to reduce the risk of wear and also infection; the clinical efficacy of this remains unclear. This retrieval study sought to better understand the performance of coated bearing surfaces. METHODS: Forty-three coated MOP components were analysed post-retrieval for evidence of coating loss and gross polyethylene wear. Coating loss was graded using a visual semi-quantitative protocol. Evidence of gross polyethylene wear was determined by radiographic analysis and visual inspection of the retrieved implants. RESULTS: All components with gross polyethylene wear (n = 10) were revised due to a malfunctioning acetabular component; 35 % (n = 15) of implants exhibited visible coating loss and the incidence of polyethylene wear in samples with coating loss was 54 %, significantly (p = 0.02) elevated compared to samples with intact coatings (14 %). CONCLUSIONS: In this study we found evidence of coating loss on metal femoral heads which was associated with increased wear of the corresponding polyethylene acetabular cups.
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